2017 · 7 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2017 Kia Picanto MOT pass rate and common faults

12,452 MOT tests in 2024. 80.4% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time80.4%
Failed or needed repairs19.6%
Typical mileage at test33,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 12,452 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.7%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.8%
    296 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.6%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.5%
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.4%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.4%
    252 marked dangerous
  7. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.1%
  8. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.1%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.0%
    199 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes7.1%
  2. Tyres6.7%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.6%
  4. Suspension3.8%
  5. Lights & electrics3.6%
  6. Body & chassis1.2%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.8%
  8. Emissions & leaks0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure16.2%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.1%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.8%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.1%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn2.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2017 Kia Picanto?

In 2024, 80.4% of 2017 Kia Picanto cars passed their MOT first time, across 12,452 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Kia Picanto?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2017 Kia Picanto reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).