Kia Picanto Gt-line S Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Kia Picanto Gt-line S reliable? We analysed 77 real MOT tests across 100 vehicles to find out.
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The Kia Picanto Gt-line S 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 S.
Kia Picanto Gt-line S — specs & performance
Verified from DVLA & DVSA recordsA snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the Kia Picanto Gt-line S — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.
Engine & Performance
- Engine size
- 1248cc
- Power
- 83 BHP
- Fuel type
- Petrol
Body & Dimensions
- Body type
- Car
- Common colour
- White
- Wheel plan
- 2 Axle Rigid Body
Fuel Economy
- Combined
- 54.3 mpg
- Urban
- 44.1 mpg
- Extra-urban
- 61.4 mpg
- Fuel cost / 12k mi
- £1545
Tax & Emissions
- CO2 output
- 120 g/km Band C
- Emission class
- Not Available
- Road tax (12 mo.)
- £145
- Road tax (6 mo.)
- £79.75
- Insurance group
- 7 of 50
Kia Picanto Gt-line S Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Kia Picanto Gt-line S. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Kia Picanto Gt-line S Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Kia Picanto Gt-line S MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the Kia Picanto Gt-line S 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 S THIS CAR | 93.5% | 77 | 27,670 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 |
| Vauxhall Astra Gs Turbo Auto | 89.8% | 246 | 22,254 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Kia Sportage (80.4% pass rate) and the Kia Picanto (77.1% pass rate), the Kia Picanto Gt-line S outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Kia Picanto Gt-line S has an overall MOT pass rate of 93.5% across 77 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
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.