2021 Kia Picanto Gt-Line Auto — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,152 MOT tests analysed for the 2021 Kia Picanto Gt-Line Auto, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 90.2% was below the average for cars of a similar age (91.2%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 6.7% | 77 |
| 2 | Visibility | 5.0% | 58 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.8% | 21 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.0% | 12 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.4% | 5 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.1% | 1 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 57 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 22 |
| 3 | Washers | 16 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 10 |
| 5 | Pins and bushes | 7 |
| 6 | Headlamp | 4 |
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 | 26.7% | 308 |
| 2 | Brakes | 5.0% | 57 |
| 3 | Suspension | 2.9% | 34 |
| 4 | Other defects | 2.6% | 30 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.4% | 28 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.7% | 8 |
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 | 1,014 | 9.0% |
| 30-60k | 132 | 15.2% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 561 | 8.7% |
| 2025 | 572 | 11.0% |
What to check before buying a 2021 Picanto Gt-Line Auto
Before buying a 2021 Kia Picanto Gt-Line Auto, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 6.7% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (6.7% 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.
- Visibility (5.0% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (1.8% 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 2021 Kia Picanto Gt-Line Autos pass their MOT?
90.2% of the 1,152 2021 Kia Picanto Gt-Line Auto MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Kia Picanto Gt-Line Auto?
Tyres, recorded in 6.7% of tests, followed by visibility (5.0%).
Does the 2021 Picanto Gt-Line Auto get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.0% in the 0-30k band to 15.2% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,152 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.