Kia Picanto 2 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Kia Picanto 2 reliable? We analysed 1,171 real MOT tests across 476 vehicles to find out.
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The Kia Picanto 2 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Kia Picanto 2.
Kia Picanto 2 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Kia Picanto 2. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Kia Picanto 2 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Kia Picanto 2 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Kia Picanto 2 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Kia Picanto 2 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Kia Picanto 2 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Kia Picanto 2 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the Kia Picanto 2 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kia Picanto 2 THIS CAR | 90.2% | 1,171 | 38,666 mi | — yrs |
| Kia Sportage | 80.4% | 2,634,551 | 53,679 mi | 26 yrs |
| Kia Picanto | 77.1% | 2,626,043 | 39,084 mi | 22 yrs |
| Kia Ceed | 76.1% | 1,665,385 | 60,630 mi | 19 yrs |
| Aprilia Sport City Cube 300 | 88.7% | 909 | 9,957 mi | 17 yrs |
Compared to the Kia Sportage (80.4% pass rate) and the Kia Picanto (77.1% pass rate), the Kia Picanto 2 outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Kia Picanto 2 has an overall MOT pass rate of 90.2% across 1,171 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Kia Picanto 2 are anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2 recorded failures), windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (1), and tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (1). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Kia Picanto 2 owner drives around 4,116 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.