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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Kia Picanto Titanium Edition. Check any Picanto Titanium Edition by registration number below.

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92.6%

Avg Pass Rate

+6.4%

vs Kia Avg

3

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Kia Picanto Titanium Edition — MOT Reliability Overview

The Kia Picanto Titanium Edition has an average MOT pass rate of 92.6%, which is 6.4 percentage points above the Kia brand average of 86.2%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Picanto Titanium Edition is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Kia Picanto Titanium Edition fails its MOT are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, fuel tank, pipe or hose insecure. If you are preparing your Picanto Titanium Edition for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Kia Picanto Titanium Edition, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Kia Picanto Titanium Edition performs at MOT across different model years.

2020

Based on 363 vehicles

93.7%Excellent
Kia average: 86.2%
Dangerous Defects

0.9%

Retest Rate

5.6%

Mileage at 3yr

21k mi

Mileage at 5yr

36k mi

2019

Based on 1,117 vehicles

91.9%Excellent
Kia average: 86.2%
Dangerous Defects

0.8%

Retest Rate

7.6%

Mileage at 3yr

25k mi

Mileage at 5yr

37k mi

0

Based on 663 vehicles

92.2%Excellent
Kia average: 86.2%
Mileage at 5yr

18k mi

Top MOT Failures — Kia Picanto Titanium Edition

The most common reasons a Kia Picanto Titanium Edition fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

2.5%
2

Fuel tank, pipe or hose insecure

1.0%
Kia Picanto Titanium Edition Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Offside

1.9%

Front Nearside

1.1%

Nearside

1.1%

Other Kia Models

Compare MOT reliability across Kia models.

Kia Magentis

60.1% pass rate

Kia X Ceed

100.0% pass rate

Kia Carens

56.6% pass rate

Kia Xceed Edition Isg

90.2% pass rate

Kia Ceed

87.6% pass rate

Kia Sorento

80.3% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Kia Picanto Titanium Edition

Kia Picanto Titanium Edition — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Kia Picanto Titanium Edition MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Kia Picanto Titanium Edition?
The average MOT pass rate for the Kia Picanto Titanium Edition is 92.6% compared to the Kia average of 86.2%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Kia Picanto Titanium Edition?
The most common MOT failures on the Kia Picanto Titanium Edition are: Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (2.5%), Fuel tank, pipe or hose insecure (1.0%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Kia Picanto Titanium Edition reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 92.6%, the Kia Picanto Titanium Edition is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Kia Picanto Titanium Edition?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Kia Picanto Titanium Edition?
Typical mileage for the Kia Picanto Titanium Edition: 21,469 miles at 3 years, 36,111 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Picanto Titanium Edition to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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