Kia Picanto Gs Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Kia Picanto Gs reliable? We analysed 784 real MOT tests across 156 vehicles to find out.
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The Kia Picanto Gs is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include parking brake: efficiency below requirements, registration plate lamp not working and tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Kia Picanto Gs.
Kia Picanto Gs Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Kia Picanto Gs. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Kia Picanto Gs Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Kia Picanto Gs fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Kia Picanto Gs Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Kia Picanto Gs owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Kia Picanto Gs Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Kia Picanto Gs 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 Gs Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kia Picanto Gs THIS CAR | 69.4% | 784 | 66,174 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 |
| Hyundai Santa Fe Premium SE CRDI | 81.1% | 783 | 86,729 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Kia Sportage (80.4% pass rate) and the Kia Picanto (77.1% pass rate), the Kia Picanto Gs trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Kia Picanto Gs has an overall MOT pass rate of 69.4% across 784 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Kia Picanto Gs are parking brake: efficiency below requirements (8 recorded failures), registration plate lamp not working (7), and tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (7). 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 Gs owner drives around 3,914 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.