Kia Picanto Shadow Isg Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Kia Picanto Shadow Isg reliable? We analysed 1,570 real MOT tests across 1,027 vehicles to find out.
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The Kia Picanto Shadow 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 Shadow Isg.
Kia Picanto Shadow Isg Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Kia Picanto Shadow Isg. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Kia Picanto Shadow Isg MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Kia Picanto Shadow Isg to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Kia Picanto Shadow Isg Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Kia Picanto Shadow Isg models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Kia Picanto Shadow Isg Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Kia Picanto Shadow Isg owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Kia Picanto Shadow Isg MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Kia Picanto Shadow Isg year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 175 | 94.3% | 8,546 | 13,933 | 19,655 |
| 2022 | 1,356 | 94.2% | 9,830 | 16,227 | 23,287 |
How Long Does a Kia Picanto Shadow Isg Last?
Based on 1,027 Kia Picanto Shadow Isg vehicles on UK roads.
Kia Picanto Shadow Isg Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Kia Picanto Shadow Isg 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 Shadow Isg
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
94.3% MOT pass rate from 175 tests
94.2% MOT pass rate from 1,356 tests
The best year to buy a used Kia Picanto Shadow Isg is 2023, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 94.3% across 175 tests. The 2022 model year has the lowest pass rate at 94.2% — 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 Shadow 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 Shadow Isg THIS CAR | 94.1% | 1,570 | 15,980 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 |
| Seat Ibiza Cls | 61.9% | 2,784 | 90,379 mi | 31 yrs |
Compared to the Kia Sportage (80.4% pass rate) and the Kia Picanto (77.1% pass rate), the Kia Picanto Shadow Isg outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Kia Picanto Shadow Isg has an overall MOT pass rate of 94.1% across 1,570 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 Shadow 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 Shadow Isg owner drives around 4,495 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.