2015 Kia Picanto · 44,028 MOT tests
2015 Kia Picanto reliability
2015 Kia Picantos fail 22.9% of first MOT tests, 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 18 Picanto years (44,028 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Kia Picantos: 29.3%)
- 22.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Kia Picantos: 29.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 19% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 38,315
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 44,028
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2015 against the years either side
- 2014 cars: 18% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does worse)
- 2016 cars: 32% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does better)
- Weak spot: brakes, 9% of tests fail here (148% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 38% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2015 car carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
Common problems
What fails on a 2015 Kia Picanto
Fail rate by area
- Brakes9%
- Tyres6.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.1%
- Suspension4.1%
- Lights and electrics3.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.9%
- Seat belts and airbags0.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 3.08%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Parking brake inoperative on one side 2.43%
The parking brake does not work on one side, so the car may not hold on a slope and needs repair.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.41%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.69%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Coil spring fractured or broken 1.69%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.69%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.79%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (11.52%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.84%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.68%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (5.07%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (3.8%)
Other years
Every Kia Picanto year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2015 Kia Picanto reliable?
2015 Kia Picantos fail 22.9% of first MOT tests, 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 18 Picanto years (44,028 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2015 Kia Picanto MOT?
Most often parking brake efficiency below minimum (3.08% of tests), parking brake inoperative on one side (2.43% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.41% of tests).
How many miles should a 2015 Kia Picanto have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2015 Kia Picanto shows 38,315 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2015 car?
A car first registered in 2015 carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
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