2021 Kia Picanto · 3,974 MOT tests
2021 Kia Picanto reliability
2021 Kia Picantos fail 12.2% of first MOT tests, 26% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 18 Picanto years (3,974 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Kia Picantos: 29.3%)
- 12.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Kia Picantos: 29.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 26% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 15,568
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,974
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2021 against the years either side
- 2020 cars: 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2021 car does worse)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 5.2% of tests fail here (87% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 15% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2021 car carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
Common problems
What fails on a 2021 Kia Picanto
Fail rate by area
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.2%
- Tyres4.9%
- Lights and electrics2.5%
- Brakes1%
- Suspension0.5%
- Body, chassis and structure0.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.42%
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 1.03%
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 0.81%
A tear in the tyre's structure means it can fail suddenly, so it must be replaced before the car is driven.
Daytime running lamp not working 0.58%
A failed daytime running lamp makes the car less visible to other road users, so it should be repaired.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.5%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.4%
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 (5.13%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (3.67%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (1.48%) · Brake pads wearing thin (1.31%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (1.08%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (0.68%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2021 Kia Picanto reliable?
2021 Kia Picantos fail 12.2% of first MOT tests, 26% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 18 Picanto years (3,974 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2021 Kia Picanto MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.42% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.03% of tests), tyre tear from structural failure (0.81% of tests).
How many miles should a 2021 Kia Picanto have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2021 Kia Picanto shows 15,568 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2021 car?
A car first registered in 2021 carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
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