2018 Kia Picanto · 53,364 MOT tests
2018 Kia Picanto reliability
2018 Kia Picantos fail 14.3% of first MOT tests, 16% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 18 Picanto years (53,364 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Kia Picantos: 29.3%)
- 14.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Kia Picantos: 29.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 16% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 23,088
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 53,364
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 21% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does better)
- 2019 cars: 29% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does better)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 1.4% of tests fail here (251% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 23% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 Kia Picanto
Fail rate by area
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.6%
- Tyres4%
- Lights and electrics3.6%
- Brakes1.5%
- Body, chassis and structure1.4%
- Suspension0.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.47%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Daytime running lamp not working 1.45%
A failed daytime running lamp makes the car less visible to other road users, so it should be repaired.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.27%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 1.07%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Fuel pipe insecurely fitted 0.99%
A loose fuel pipe can leak petrol or diesel, which is a fire risk and a serious MOT failure.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.65%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (13.76%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (7.26%) · Brake pads wearing thin (3.72%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (1.68%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (1.6%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.33%)
Other years
Every Kia Picanto year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2018 Kia Picanto reliable?
2018 Kia Picantos fail 14.3% of first MOT tests, 16% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 18 Picanto years (53,364 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Kia Picanto MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (3.47% of tests), daytime running lamp not working (1.45% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.27% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Kia Picanto have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2018 Kia Picanto shows 23,088 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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