Kia Picanto MOT Results

Registered in 2012
66.7% pass rate
from 13,607 tests in 2021
(6.9% worse than other 2012 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2012 cars and highlighted areas where the Kia Picanto is unusually good or bad.

  • 12% fail on Brakes (99% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 7.2% fail on Brake performance (170% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 4.7% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 4.7% fail on Rbt (sp) (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.0073% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 3.6% fail on Parking brake performance (6 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 3.5% fail on Rbt (6 times worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 3.2% fail on Parking brake performance (7 times worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.26% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Plate brake tester (9 times worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.088% fail on Parking brake performance (14 times worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.029% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.0073% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.022% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.022% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (6 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Service brake performance (53% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Rbt (53% worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 1.8% fail on Service brake performance (53% worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.41% fail on Service brake imbalance (53% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.037% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.029% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.0073% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.44% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.44% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.37% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.13% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.17% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.2% fail on Mechanical brake components (15% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.0% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.015% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.4% fail on Brake discs and drums (47% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Brake discs (48% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Lever (6 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.096% fail on Cable (120% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.029% fail on Pivot (25 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Linkage
        • 0.0073% fail on Brake slack adjuster
    • 3.2% fail on Rigid brake pipes (6 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Parking brake control (49% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Lever (77% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.33% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.11% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.29% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.24% fail on Hand lever (83% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Pedal
    • 0.26% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.081% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.037% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.029% fail on Reservoirs (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Valves
    • 0.044% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 9.1% fail on Suspension
    • 3.9% fail on Suspension arms (28% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Ball joint (80% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.82% fail on Ball joint dust cover (130% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.57% fail on Pins and bushes (55% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Suspension arm
    • 3.2% fail on Anti-roll bars (100% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.84% fail on Ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.24% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.022% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.0073% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.0073% fail on Linkage
    • 2.8% fail on Springs (36% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Coil springs (36% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 2.8% fail on Coil spring (36% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0073% fail on Mounting
    • 0.26% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.11% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.073% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.037% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.081% fail on Shock absorbers (85% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.051% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.029% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.015% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0073% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.029% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.029% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.0073% fail on Axles
      • 0.0073% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
  • 6.0% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (35% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (73% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Headlamp aim (30% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Headlamp aim (25% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.059% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (76% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.75% fail on Stop lamp (63% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.46% fail on Headlamps (80% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Headlamp (79% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0073% fail on Dipswitch
    • 0.35% fail on Direction indicators (79% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Flashing type (79% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Side repeaters (64% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Individual direction indicators (88% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.27% fail on Battery(ies) (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Electrical wiring (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0073% fail on Horn
    • 0.17% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (56% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Rear fog lamp (56% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Rear fog lamp (56% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.14% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.073% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.059% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.015% fail on All position lamps (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.015% fail on Hazard warning (81% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Switch (81% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.0073% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 5.6% fail on Tyres
    • 3.4% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.3% fail on Condition
    • 0.12% fail on Size/type
  • 5.6% fail on Visibility (26% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Wipers (62% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Washers
    • 0.044% fail on View to rear
      • 0.044% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.037% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.037% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.0073% fail on Driver's view
  • 3.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (78% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Exhaust emissions (85% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Spark ignition (180% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 2.8% fail on Catalyst emissions (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.49% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.28% fail on Emissions not tested (71% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.059% fail on Non catalyst emissions (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0073% fail on Oxygen sensor
          • 0.0073% fail on NOx sensor
      • 0.081% fail on Compression ignition (88% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.022% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.022% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.015% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (93% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (96% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0073% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.10% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.088% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.0073% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.0073% fail on Other leaks
  • 1.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (140% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Seat belts (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Condition (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Requirements
      • 0.0073% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.0073% fail on Attachment
    • 0.54% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (41% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.015% fail on Airbags
      • 0.015% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 1.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure (54% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.53% fail on Exhaust system (47% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Transmission (81% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Drive shafts (82% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Joints (82% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.015% fail on Joints
      • 0.0073% fail on Belts
    • 0.12% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.11% fail on Doors
      • 0.066% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.066% fail on Door condition
      • 0.037% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.037% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0073% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.0073% fail on Door condition
    • 0.066% fail on Body
      • 0.037% fail on Other body component
      • 0.029% fail on Panel
    • 0.066% fail on Seats
      • 0.059% fail on Passenger's seat (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0073% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.059% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.029% fail on Pipe
      • 0.015% fail on Hose
      • 0.0073% fail on Tank
      • 0.0073% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.029% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.029% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.0073% fail on Load security
      • 0.0073% fail on Tailgate
  • 0.29% fail on Steering (81% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Steering linkage components (82% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Track rod end (87% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.059% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.022% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.015% fail on Steering gear (87% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Steering rack (86% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.015% fail on Steering column
    • 0.015% fail on Steering play
      • 0.015% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0073% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.26% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.15% fail on Attachment (45% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Condition
  • 0.25% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.25% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.029% fail on Seat belt installation check (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.015% fail on Anchorages (6 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.015% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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