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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.

90%
pass first time (4 to 7 years)
Strong for its age · beats 68% of similar-age models
+4.7 pts vs fleet
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MOT pass rate by age

4 to 7 years
1,043 tests · fleet 85%
+4.7 pts vs fleet
90%

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.

Suspension100
Brakes100
Body & structure99
Steering100
Tyres97
Lights & electrics99

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).

Other Kia models

Sportage · 84%Picanto · 70%Ceed · 67%RIO · 69%Niro · 87%Venga · 71%
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