Kia Picanto Titanium Edition Auto
From 453 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 windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 9 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 | 9 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 7 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 4 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 3 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 2 |
| fuel tank, pipe or hose insecure | 1 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 1 |
| a tyre has a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. this includes any lifting of the tread rubber | 1 |
| brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged | 1 |
| number plate missing or so insecure that it is likely to fall off | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 90.1% | a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
Typical mileage
Half of all Picanto Titanium Edition Autos tested had between 8,493 and 20,949 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 14,470 median miles, the Picanto Titanium Edition Auto has 0.067 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 Auto MOT pass rate?
The Kia Picanto Titanium Edition Auto has a 90.3% MOT pass rate based on 453 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Kia Picanto Titanium Edition Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the Kia Picanto Titanium Edition Auto is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 9 failures. Other common issues include wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen.
What is the typical mileage of a Kia Picanto Titanium Edition Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Kia Picanto Titanium Edition Auto is 14,470 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 8,493 and 20,949 miles.
Buying a used Picanto Titanium Edition Auto?
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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