2019 Kia Picanto Auto — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 959 MOT tests analysed for the 2019 Kia Picanto Auto, the most common recorded failure areas were visibility, tyres and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 96.0% was above the average for cars of a similar age (89.8%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 4.3% | 41 |
| 2 | Tyres | 1.8% | 17 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.1% | 11 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.9% | 9 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.8% | 8 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.3% | 3 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 42 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 10 |
| 3 | Washers | 9 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 6 |
| 5 | Pipe | 6 |
| 6 | Rigid brake pipes | 3 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 11.7% | 112 |
| 2 | Brakes | 5.5% | 53 |
| 3 | Other defects | 3.9% | 37 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.4% | 23 |
| 5 | Suspension | 2.1% | 20 |
| 6 | Steering | 0.9% | 9 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 840 | 3.3% |
| 30-60k | 113 | 8.0% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 231 | 2.6% |
| 2023 | 241 | 3.3% |
| 2024 | 248 | 5.7% |
| 2025 | 239 | 4.2% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Picanto Auto
Before buying a 2019 Kia Picanto Auto, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Visibility accounted for 4.3% of tests for this year.
- Visibility (4.3% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Tyres (1.8% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Lighting & signalling (1.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2019 Kia Picanto Autos pass their MOT?
96.0% of the 959 2019 Kia Picanto Auto MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 4.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Kia Picanto Auto?
Visibility, recorded in 4.3% of tests, followed by tyres (1.8%).
Does the 2019 Picanto Auto get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 3.3% in the 0-30k band to 8.0% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 959 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.