Kia Picanto X-line S Auto Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Kia Picanto X-line S Auto reliable? We analysed 6,196 real MOT tests across 2,651 vehicles to find out.
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The Kia Picanto X-line S Auto is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Kia Picanto X-line S Auto.
Kia Picanto X-line S Auto — specs & performance
Verified from DVLA & DVSA recordsA snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the Kia Picanto X-line S Auto — 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
- Black
- Wheel plan
- 2 Axle Rigid Body
Fuel Economy
- Fuel cost / 12k mi
- £1472
Tax & Emissions
- CO2 output
- 137 g/km Band E
- Emission class
- 6dg
- Road tax (12 mo.)
- £145
- Road tax (6 mo.)
- £79.75
Kia Picanto X-line S Auto Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Kia Picanto X-line S Auto. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Kia Picanto X-line S Auto MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Kia Picanto X-line S Auto to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Kia Picanto X-line S Auto Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Kia Picanto X-line S Auto models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Kia Picanto X-line S Auto Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Kia Picanto X-line S Auto owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Kia Picanto X-line S Auto MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Kia Picanto X-line S Auto year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 567 | 87.8% | 6,594 | 11,633 | 18,985 |
| 2022 | 1,479 | 88.8% | 7,744 | 12,811 | 19,286 |
| 2021 | 1,232 | 88.9% | 8,693 | 14,216 | 21,861 |
| 2020 | 300 | 90.7% | 9,440 | 14,230 | 21,569 |
| 2019 | 2,496 | 90.9% | 9,460 | 15,164 | 23,041 |
How Long Does a Kia Picanto X-line S Auto Last?
Based on 2,651 Kia Picanto X-line S Auto vehicles on UK roads.
Kia Picanto X-line S Auto Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Kia Picanto X-line S Auto 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 X-line S Auto
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
90.9% MOT pass rate from 2,496 tests
87.8% MOT pass rate from 567 tests
The best year to buy a used Kia Picanto X-line S Auto is 2019, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 90.9% across 2,496 tests. The 2023 model year has the lowest pass rate at 87.8% — 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 X-line S Auto Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kia Picanto X-line S Auto THIS CAR | 89.7% | 6,196 | 14,010 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 |
| Abarth 124 Spider Multiair Auto | 90.5% | 4,303 | 20,845 mi | 10 yrs |
Compared to the Kia Sportage (80.4% pass rate) and the Kia Picanto (77.1% pass rate), the Kia Picanto X-line S Auto outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Kia Picanto X-line S Auto has an overall MOT pass rate of 89.7% across 6,196 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 X-line S Auto 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 X-line S Auto owner drives around 3,170 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.