Kia Picanto GT-Line Isg
From 750 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen and a tyre cords visible or damaged. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 52 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a tyre seriously damaged | 52 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 10 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 7 |
| wiper blade defective | 3 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 3 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 2 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 2 |
| a reversing lamp inoperative | 1 |
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 1 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 1 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 78% of Picanto GT-Line Isg failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 0% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £73.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 88.4% | a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
Typical mileage
Half of all Picanto GT-Line Isgs tested had between 10,230 and 21,231 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 16,204 median miles, the Picanto GT-Line Isg has 0.07 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Kia models
| Kia Sportage | 81% |
| Kia Picanto | 76.9% |
| Kia Ceed | 73.9% |
| Kia Rio | 74.7% |
| Kia Venga | 77.2% |
Common questions
What is the Kia Picanto GT-Line Isg MOT pass rate?
The Kia Picanto GT-Line Isg has a 88.7% MOT pass rate based on 750 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Kia Picanto GT-Line Isg?
The most common MOT failure on the Kia Picanto GT-Line Isg is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 52 failures. Other common issues include wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen.
What is the typical mileage of a Kia Picanto GT-Line Isg at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Kia Picanto GT-Line Isg is 16,204 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 10,230 and 21,231 miles.
Buying a used Picanto GT-Line Isg?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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