Kia Picanto: brakes MOT failures
Brakes was a recorded failure area in 8.4% of Kia Picanto MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2005, 2006 cars.
Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair cost: £100–£350 per axle (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Brakes failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 14,634 | 15.6% |
| 2005 | 28,421 | 17.2% |
| 2006 | 31,723 | 19.1% |
| 2007 | 20,552 | 17.2% |
| 2008 | 22,633 | 13.1% |
| 2009 | 88,166 | 12.1% |
| 2010 | 88,629 | 11.2% |
| 2011 | 70,425 | 12.7% |
| 2018 | 88,682 | 1.3% |
| 2019 | 73,192 | 1.1% |
Methodology & source. 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.