Kia Picanto Titanium Edition
From 884 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, fuel tank, pipe or hose insecure and brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported. The top issue, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, caused 11 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.
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 11 |
| fuel tank, pipe or hose insecure | 9 |
| brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported | 6 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 5 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 5 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 3 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 3 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 3 |
| a wheel with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud | 3 |
| a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | 3 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 27.5% of Picanto Titanium Edition failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £74.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 90% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn |
| 2019 | 89.8% | fuel tank, pipe or hose insecure, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
Typical mileage
Half of all Picanto Titanium Editions tested had between 13,455 and 28,991 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 20,285 median miles, the Picanto Titanium Edition has 0.05 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 Titanium Edition MOT pass rate?
The Kia Picanto Titanium Edition has a 89.8% MOT pass rate based on 884 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Kia Picanto Titanium Edition?
The most common MOT failure on the Kia Picanto Titanium Edition is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 11 failures. Other common issues include fuel tank, pipe or hose insecure.
What is the typical mileage of a Kia Picanto Titanium Edition at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Kia Picanto Titanium Edition is 20,285 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 13,455 and 28,991 miles.
Buying a used Picanto Titanium Edition?
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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