Kia Picanto Strike MOT Pass Rate
Overall pass rate across all manufacture years, based on 2,590 real MOT test results. Failure rate: 21.1%.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Kia Picanto Strike MOT Reliability Overview
The Kia Picanto Strike is a niche vehicle in the UK, with 2,590 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 2 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 78.9% and a failure rate of 21.1%, which is well above the UK average of approximately 37%.
Based on this data, the Kia Picanto Strike earns a "Excellent" reliability rating. The average Kia Picanto Strike presents for MOT with approximately 25,251 miles on the clock. Manufacture year matters: 2010 models achieve the highest pass rate at 80.1%, while 2009 models have the lowest at 77.6%. This 2.5 percentage point difference suggests notable variation in build quality or component durability across production years.
The most common MOT failure for the Kia Picanto Strike is Tyres, affecting 11.6% of all tests. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. The second most common issue is Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment at 9.6%. Driver's View of the Road rounds out the top three at 8.1%. Together, these top 3 failure categories account for a significant portion of all MOT failures for this model.
Top failures across all manufacture years combined. Individual year pages may show different top failures.
What Fails Most
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📈 How Each Vintage Ages
Tracking how each manufacture year's MOT pass rate changes as the car ages. Showing 2 vintages — click year chips to highlight.
Multi-line chart showing how different Kia Picanto Strike vintages degrade over time, from age 3 to 20 years.
Only vintages with 100+ tests in at least 3 different test years are shown. Fleet average is the UK-wide pass rate for all cars at each age.
📉 How Age Affects Reliability
MOT failure rate by vehicle age for the Kia Picanto Strike. The dashed red line marks when the manufacturer warranty typically expires (7 years).
Line chart showing MOT failure rate by vehicle age from 3 to 7 years, with warranty expiry marked at 7 years.
💡 What does the warranty cliff mean?
The Kia Picanto Strike actually sees a 100% decrease in failure rate after the warranty period. This is likely due to survivorship bias — unreliable cars are already off the road by this age. Peak failure occurs at age 6 (25.2% fail rate).
Note: pass rates may improve for very old vehicles due to survivorship bias — only well-maintained cars remain on the road.
Pass Rate by Manufacture Year
* High Fail Rate badge indicates an MOT pass rate below 65% (failure rate above 35%).
What Fails on This Car?
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| Rank | Failure Category | Rate (%) | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 11.9% | 308 |
| 2 | Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment | 10.1% | 261 |
| 3 | Driver's View Of The Road | 8.2% | 213 |
| 4 | Brakes | 7.2% | 186 |
| 5 | Suspension | 4.4% | 114 |
| 6 | Exhaust, Fuel And Emissions | 2.8% | 72 |
| 7 | Steering | 0.6% | 16 |
| 8 | Registration Plates And Vin | 0.5% | 14 |
| 9 | Seat Belts And Supplementary Restraint Systems | 0.5% | 12 |
| 10 | Road Wheels | 0.3% | 7 |
| 11 | Non-component Advisories | 0.2% | 6 |
| 12 | Body, Structure And General Items | 0.2% | 4 |
| 13 | Body, Chassis, Structure | 0.1% | 3 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 25,251 miFor every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.
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| Category | Rate / 10K mi | Raw % | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 4.71 | 11.9% | 308 |
| Lamps & Electrical | 3.99 | 10.1% | 261 |
| Visibility | 3.26 | 8.2% | 213 |
| Brakes | 2.84 | 7.2% | 186 |
| Suspension | 1.74 | 4.4% | 114 |
| Emissions & Exhaust | 1.10 | 2.8% | 72 |
| Steering | 0.24 | 0.6% | 16 |
| Registration Plates and VIN | 0.21 | 0.5% | 14 |
| Seat Belts | 0.18 | 0.5% | 12 |
| Wheels | 0.11 | 0.3% | 7 |
| Body & Structure | 0.11 | 0.3% | 7 |
| Non-component advisories | 0.09 | 0.2% | 6 |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 0.02 | 0.0% | 1 |
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Mileage at MOT
The average Kia Picanto Strike has 25,251 miles when tested for MOT.
📊 Mileage-Adjusted Failure Rate
How often this car fails MOT relative to how much it's driven — a fairer comparison than raw pass rate.
The Kia Picanto Strike has a mileage-adjusted failure rate of 8.36% per 10,000 miles driven. The average across all makes is 5.38%, so this model is worse than average.
About Kia Picanto Strike MOT Data
The Kia Picanto Strike is a niche vehicle in the UK, with 2,590 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 2 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 78.9% and a failure rate of 21.1%, which is well above the UK average of approximately 37%.
For Kia Picanto Strike owners, these results suggest a reliable vehicle that generally passes its MOT without major issues. Focus your pre-MOT checks on tyres and lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment for the best chance of a first-time pass. Use our detailed year-by-year breakdown and failure analysis below to understand how your specific Picanto Strike is likely to perform.
Tyres — 11.6% of failures
Tyres issues account for 11.6% of MOT failures on the Kia Picanto Strike. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs: £50–200 per tyre. Pre-MOT check: Check tread depth with a 20p coin — if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating.
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment — 9.6% of failures
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment issues account for 9.6% of MOT failures on the Kia Picanto Strike. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.
Driver's View of the Road — 8.1% of failures
Driver's View of the Road issues account for 8.1% of MOT failures on the Kia Picanto Strike. Driver's View of the Road issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Kia Picanto Strike?
Based on 2,590 MOT tests in our database, the Kia Picanto Strike has an overall pass rate of 78.9% (21.1% fail rate).
What are the most common MOT failures on a Kia Picanto Strike?
The top 3 reasons a Kia Picanto Strike fails its MOT are: 1. Tyres (11.6%), 2. Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment (9.6%), 3. Driver's View of the Road (8.1%). Check these areas before booking your MOT.
Is the Kia Picanto Strike reliable?
With a 21.1% MOT failure rate, the Picanto Strike is more reliable than average compared to the UK average of ~40%.
What should I check before an MOT on my Kia Picanto Strike?
Based on failure data, focus on: Tyres (11.6%); Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment (9.6%); Driver's View of the Road (8.1%). These are the areas most likely to cause a fail. Also check all lights, tyres (minimum 1.6mm tread), and windscreen condition — these are quick wins that apply to all cars.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.