2019 Kia Picanto · 44,487 MOT tests
2019 Kia Picanto reliability
2019 Kia Picantos fail 14.1% of first MOT tests, 29% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 18 Picanto years (44,487 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Kia Picantos: 29.3%)
- 14.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Kia Picantos: 29.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 29% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 19,148
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 44,487
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2019 against the years either side
- 2018 cars: 16% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does worse)
- 2020 cars: 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does worse)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 1.5% of tests fail here (429% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 28% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2019 car carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
Common problems
What fails on a 2019 Kia Picanto
Fail rate by area
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.4%
- Tyres4.1%
- Lights and electrics4%
- Body, chassis and structure1.5%
- Brakes1.1%
- Steering0.3%
- Suspension0.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.27%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Daytime running lamp not working 1.77%
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 1.23%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Fuel pipe insecurely fitted 1.1%
A loose fuel pipe can leak petrol or diesel, which is a fire risk and a serious MOT failure.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.97%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Tyre tear from structural failure 0.74%
A tear in the tyre's structure means it can fail suddenly, so it must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10.32%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (6.42%) · Brake pads wearing thin (2.75%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (1.63%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.44%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (1.39%)
Other years
Every Kia Picanto year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2019 Kia Picanto reliable?
2019 Kia Picantos fail 14.1% of first MOT tests, 29% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 18 Picanto years (44,487 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2019 Kia Picanto MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (3.27% of tests), daytime running lamp not working (1.77% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.23% of tests).
How many miles should a 2019 Kia Picanto have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2019 Kia Picanto shows 19,148 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2019 car?
A car first registered in 2019 carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
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