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Kia Picanto 2 Auto Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Kia Picanto 2 Auto reliable? We analysed 471 real MOT tests across 198 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 471 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
92.4%
Typical Mileage
27,293mi
Annual Mileage
3,002mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Kia Picanto 2 Auto is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Kia Picanto 2 Auto.

Kia Picanto 2 Auto Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Kia Picanto 2 Auto. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Kia Picanto 2 Auto Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Kia Picanto 2 Auto owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
1,930 mi/yr
Typical
3,002 mi/yr
Average
4,553 mi/yr
Heavy usage
5,706 mi/yr

Kia Picanto 2 Auto Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Kia Picanto 2 Auto MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
27,293 mi
75th Percentile
44,723 mi
95th Percentile
87,103 mi
Max Recorded
147,588 mi

How Does the Kia Picanto 2 Auto 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 Auto THIS CAR 92.4% 471 27,293 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
Xinling XL 50 Qtb 65.9% 361 3,144 mi 21 yrs

Compared to the Kia Sportage (80.4% pass rate) and the Kia Picanto (77.1% pass rate), the Kia Picanto 2 Auto outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Kia Picanto 2 Auto?

The Kia Picanto 2 Auto has an overall MOT pass rate of 92.4% across 471 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Kia Picanto 2 Auto owner drives around 3,002 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.

Kia Picanto 2 Auto — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Kia Picanto 2 Auto reliable?
Based on 471 MOT tests, the Kia Picanto 2 Auto has a 92.4% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Kia Picanto 2 Auto?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Kia Picanto 2 Auto do per year?
The typical Kia Picanto 2 Auto does around 3,002 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Kia Picanto 2 Auto last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Kia Picanto 2 Auto?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.