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Kia Picanto Gt-line Isg Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Kia Picanto Gt-line Isg reliable? We analysed 2,232 real MOT tests across 989 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 2,232 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
87.6%
Typical Mileage
18,864mi
Annual Mileage
4,694mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Kia Picanto Gt-line Isg 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 Isg.

Kia Picanto Gt-line Isg Number Plates

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

Kia Picanto Gt-line Isg MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Kia Picanto Gt-line Isg to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

90.7%
2023
87.9%
2022
87.6%
2021
85.4%
2020

Kia Picanto Gt-line Isg Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Kia Picanto Gt-line Isg models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 29
Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 22
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 7

Kia Picanto Gt-line Isg Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
2,880 mi/yr
Typical
4,694 mi/yr
Average
5,483 mi/yr
Heavy usage
7,216 mi/yr

Kia Picanto Gt-line Isg MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Kia Picanto Gt-line Isg year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2023 86 90.7% 10,080 17,133 25,043
2022 471 87.9% 11,417 16,211 24,433
2021 1,352 87.6% 13,169 19,240 26,987
2020 240 85.4% 14,017 21,002 28,825

How Long Does a Kia Picanto Gt-line Isg Last?

Based on 989 Kia Picanto Gt-line Isg vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.1 years
Median
3.0 years

Kia Picanto Gt-line Isg Mileage Distribution

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

Median
18,864 mi
75th Percentile
26,774 mi
95th Percentile
42,859 mi
Max Recorded
80,271 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Kia Picanto Gt-line Isg

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2023

90.7% MOT pass rate from 86 tests

Year to avoid
2020

85.4% MOT pass rate from 240 tests

The best year to buy a used Kia Picanto Gt-line Isg is 2023, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 90.7% across 86 tests. The 2020 model year has the lowest pass rate at 85.4% — 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 Isg 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 Isg THIS CAR 87.6% 2,232 18,864 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
Lexus Nx 350H CVT 95.8% 2,264 23,412 mi — yrs

Compared to the Kia Sportage (80.4% pass rate) and the Kia Picanto (77.1% pass rate), the Kia Picanto Gt-line Isg outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Kia Picanto Gt-line Isg?

The Kia Picanto Gt-line Isg has an overall MOT pass rate of 87.6% across 2,232 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 Isg 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 Isg owner drives around 4,694 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 Gt-line Isg — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Kia Picanto Gt-line Isg reliable?
Based on 2,232 MOT tests, the Kia Picanto Gt-line Isg has a 87.6% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Kia Picanto Gt-line Isg?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Kia Picanto Gt-line Isg do per year?
The typical Kia Picanto Gt-line Isg does around 4,694 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Kia Picanto Gt-line Isg last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Kia Picanto Gt-line Isg?
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.
What is the best year to buy a Kia Picanto Gt-line Isg?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Kia Picanto Gt-line Isg is 2023 with a 90.7% pass rate across 86 tests.