Kia Picanto Gt-line Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Kia Picanto Gt-line reliable? We analysed 345 real MOT tests across 279 vehicles to find out.
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The Kia Picanto Gt-line is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Kia Picanto Gt-line.
Kia Picanto Gt-line Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Kia Picanto Gt-line. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Kia Picanto Gt-line Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Kia Picanto Gt-line models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Kia Picanto Gt-line Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Kia Picanto Gt-line owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Kia Picanto Gt-line Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Kia Picanto Gt-line 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 Gt-line Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kia Picanto Gt-line THIS CAR | 93.9% | 345 | 26,996 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 |
| Renault Captur SE Edition E-tech HEV A | 92.1% | 569 | 19,993 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Kia Sportage (80.4% pass rate) and the Kia Picanto (77.1% pass rate), the Kia Picanto Gt-line outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Kia Picanto Gt-line has an overall MOT pass rate of 93.9% across 345 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Kia Picanto Gt-line with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Kia Picanto Gt-line owner drives around 4,724 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.