Kia Picanto Gt-line Auto Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Kia Picanto Gt-line Auto reliable? We analysed 2,916 real MOT tests across 1,490 vehicles to find out.
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The Kia Picanto Gt-line 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 Gt-line Auto.
Kia Picanto Gt-line Auto Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Kia Picanto Gt-line Auto. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Kia Picanto Gt-line Auto MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Kia Picanto Gt-line Auto to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Kia Picanto Gt-line Auto Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Kia Picanto Gt-line Auto models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Kia Picanto Gt-line Auto Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Kia Picanto Gt-line Auto 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 Auto MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Kia Picanto Gt-line Auto year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 405 | 91.1% | 8,331 | 13,147 | 21,281 |
| 2022 | 777 | 90.6% | 8,697 | 14,292 | 22,453 |
| 2021 | 1,375 | 87.2% | 10,000 | 15,974 | 23,860 |
| 2020 | 296 | 87.5% | 9,502 | 15,367 | 24,072 |
How Long Does a Kia Picanto Gt-line Auto Last?
Based on 1,490 Kia Picanto Gt-line Auto vehicles on UK roads.
Kia Picanto Gt-line Auto Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Kia Picanto Gt-line Auto MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Kia Picanto Gt-line Auto
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
91.1% MOT pass rate from 405 tests
87.2% MOT pass rate from 1,375 tests
The best year to buy a used Kia Picanto Gt-line Auto is 2023, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 91.1% across 405 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 87.2% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Kia Picanto Gt-line 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 Gt-line Auto THIS CAR | 88.7% | 2,916 | 15,298 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 G-scenic Dynamique Vvt | 69.8% | 1,622 | 69,928 mi | 21 yrs |
Compared to the Kia Sportage (80.4% pass rate) and the Kia Picanto (77.1% pass rate), the Kia Picanto Gt-line Auto outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Kia Picanto Gt-line Auto has an overall MOT pass rate of 88.7% across 2,916 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 has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. 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 Auto 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 Auto owner drives around 3,473 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.