Kia Picanto X-Line S Auto
From 1,794 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 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 77 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 | 77 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 28 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 13 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 12 |
| fuel tank, pipe or hose insecure | 5 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 4 |
| a reversing lamp inoperative | 2 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 2 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 2 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 2 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 89.1% | a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
| 2020 | 92.6% | a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
| 2019 | 90.2% | a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
Typical mileage
Half of all Picanto X-Line S Autos tested had between 7,768 and 19,825 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 12,668 median miles, the Picanto X-Line S Auto has 0.078 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 X-Line S Auto MOT pass rate?
The Kia Picanto X-Line S Auto has a 90.1% MOT pass rate based on 1,794 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Kia Picanto X-Line S Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the Kia Picanto X-Line S Auto is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 77 failures. Other common issues include wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen.
What is the typical mileage of a Kia Picanto X-Line S Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Kia Picanto X-Line S Auto is 12,668 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 7,768 and 19,825 miles.
Buying a used Picanto X-Line S 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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