Kia Picanto X-Line S Auto reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 1,043 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 1,043 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 90% of Kia Picanto X-Line S Auto cars aged 4 to 7 years pass their MOT first time — ahead of the 85% average for all cars of that age. It holds up especially well on suspension and brakes.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the Picanto X-Line S Auto tends to fail
Share of Kia Picanto X-Line S Auto cars aged 4 to 7 years with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Holds up better than average on suspension, brakes, lights & electrics.
Common questions
Is the Kia Picanto X-Line S Auto reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Kia Picanto X-Line S Auto holds up well for its age: 90% of examples aged 4 to 7 years pass first time, against a 85% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 68% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Kia Picanto X-Line S Auto?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Kia Picanto X-Line S Auto in 2024: 4 to 7 years, 90%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Kia Picanto X-Line S Auto MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the Kia Picanto X-Line S Auto versus other cars of the same age — its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).