2020 Kia Picanto · 15,444 MOT tests
2020 Kia Picanto reliability
2020 Kia Picantos fail 11.4% of first MOT tests, 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 18 Picanto years (15,444 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Kia Picantos: 29.3%)
- 11.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Kia Picantos: 29.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 14% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 17,495
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 15,444
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2020 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: 29% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does better)
- 2021 cars: 26% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does better)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 4.8% of tests fail here (64% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 6% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2020 car carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
Common problems
What fails on a 2020 Kia Picanto
Fail rate by area
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.8%
- Tyres4.2%
- Lights and electrics2.1%
- Brakes0.7%
- Suspension0.7%
- Body, chassis and structure0.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.53%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.06%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre tear from structural failure 0.84%
A tear in the tyre's structure means it can fail suddenly, so it must be replaced before the car is driven.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.39%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.38%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Daytime running lamp not working 0.38%
A failed daytime running lamp makes the car less visible to other road users, so it should be repaired.
Common advisories
Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.77%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (4.54%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (2.58%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (1.6%) · Brake pads wearing thin (1.59%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (0.9%)
Other years
Every Kia Picanto year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2020 Kia Picanto reliable?
2020 Kia Picantos fail 11.4% of first MOT tests, 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 18 Picanto years (15,444 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 Kia Picanto MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.53% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.06% of tests), tyre tear from structural failure (0.84% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 Kia Picanto have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 Kia Picanto shows 17,495 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2020 car?
A car first registered in 2020 carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
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