2010 · 14 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2010 Kia Picanto MOT pass rate and common faults

12,152 MOT tests in 2024. 56.3% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time56.3%
Failed or needed repairs43.7%
Typical mileage at test62,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 12,152 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.7%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements5.3%
  3. Position lamp: not working4.3%
  4. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.0%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.7%
    661 marked dangerous
  6. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.4%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.2%
  8. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.1%
  9. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.1%
  10. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits3.0%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes26.6%
  2. Lights & electrics19.7%
  3. Suspension16.5%
  4. Body & chassis11.2%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.7%
  6. Tyres9.5%
  7. Emissions & leaks8.2%
  8. Steering3.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded16.7%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.0%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure15.0%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine11.7%
  5. Exhaust system: system insecure6.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2010 Kia Picanto?

In 2024, 56.3% of 2010 Kia Picanto cars passed their MOT first time, across 12,152 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Kia Picanto?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2010 Kia Picanto reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 94, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).