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

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95.3%

Avg Pass Rate

+9.1%

vs Kia Avg

3

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Kia Picanto Zest — MOT Reliability Overview

The Kia Picanto Zest has an average MOT pass rate of 95.3%, which is 9.1 percentage points above the Kia brand average of 86.2%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Picanto Zest is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Kia Picanto Zest fails its MOT are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. If you are preparing your Picanto Zest 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 Zest, 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 Zest performs at MOT across different model years.

2021

Based on 69 vehicles

95.7%Excellent
Kia average: 86.2%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

4.7%

Mileage at 3yr

27k mi

2020

Based on 1,324 vehicles

94.6%Excellent
Kia average: 86.2%
Dangerous Defects

0.8%

Retest Rate

6.0%

Mileage at 3yr

23k mi

Mileage at 5yr

31k mi

0

Based on 572 vehicles

95.5%Excellent
Kia average: 86.2%
Mileage at 5yr

14k mi

Top MOT Failures — Kia Picanto Zest

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

1

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

2.5%
Kia Picanto Zest Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

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

Offside

2.9%

Front

1.4%

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 Zest

Kia Picanto Zest — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Kia Picanto Zest MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Kia Picanto Zest?
The average MOT pass rate for the Kia Picanto Zest is 95.3% 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 Zest?
The most common MOT failures on the Kia Picanto Zest are: Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (2.5%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Kia Picanto Zest reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 95.3%, the Kia Picanto Zest 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 Zest?
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 Zest?
Typical mileage for the Kia Picanto Zest: 26,603 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Picanto Zest to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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