Kia · MOT reliability data
Kia Picanto
The Picanto is Kia's smallest, most affordable model, a popular first car and city runabout.
Kia · MOT reliability data
The Picanto is Kia's smallest, most affordable model, a popular first car and city runabout.
75.2%
Est. pass rate (brand average)
City car
Segment
Petrol
Fuel types available
Model-specific DVSA data not separately available; figure shown is Kia's overall brand average for context.
What to know
No Picanto-specific figure was available in the DVSA dataset used across this site, so Kia's overall brand average of 75.2% is shown for context instead.
As a common first car and city runabout, Picantos are often driven hard by newer drivers on short trips, which can mean more variation in individual car condition than the brand average alone suggests. Kia's long manufacturer warranty, up to seven years on new cars, is a genuine point in its favour if buying nearly new.
Check a specific Picanto's MOT history, tax status, and advisories by registration number.
Check MOT historySee how the Kia range compares overall, with model-by-model pass rates.
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