KIA Picanto MOT Failure Rate — 6-10 Years Old

26.0%
MOT failure rate for 6-10-year-old KIA Picanto vehicles
Based on 274,054 MOT tests
2.0pp below the UK average (28%)

KIA Picanto in this age bracket has a 26.0% failure rate. Key areas to check before your MOT: brakes and lamps & electrics.

Component Risk Breakdown (6-10 Years)

Which parts of a 6-10-year-old KIA Picanto are most likely to cause an MOT failure:

Brakes 4.8%
Lamps & Electrics 3.5%
Tyres 3.2%
Suspension 2.8%
Visibility 2.7%
Body & Chassis 0.7%
Steering 0.2%

How Does This Compare?

KIA Picanto MOT failure rate across all age groups:

Age Failure Rate Tests Worst Area
0-2 years 9.1% 47,975 Visibility
3-5 years 13.9% 179,222 Visibility
6-10 years 26.0% 274,054 Brakes
11-15 years 41.7% 187,319 Brakes
15+ years 49.0% 41,114 Brakes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is a 6-10 year old KIA Picanto reliable?

6-10-year-old KIA Picanto vehicles have a 26.0% failure rate, which is close to the UK average. It offers typical reliability for this age bracket.

What are the common MOT failures on a 6-10 year old KIA Picanto?

The most common MOT failure areas at this age are:

  • Brakes — 4.8% failure risk
  • Lamps & Electrics — 3.5% failure risk
  • Tyres — 3.2% failure risk

How can I prepare my KIA Picanto for its MOT?

For a 6-10-year-old KIA Picanto, focus on: (1) Brakes — the most common failure area at this age. (2) Check all lights and bulbs. (3) Inspect tyres for tread depth and damage. (4) Consider a pre-MOT check at a local garage (£20–£40). You can also use our free prediction tool for a personalised risk breakdown.

Other KIA Picanto Age Groups

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Data methodology: Failure rates are weighted averages across all mileage bands for the 6-10-year age group, calculated from official DVSA MOT test records. Only combinations with 100+ tests are included. Data covers 142 million MOT tests across the UK.

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