Kia Picanto: lighting & signalling MOT failures
Lighting & signalling was a recorded failure area in 7.5% of Kia Picanto MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2004, 2005 cars.
Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair cost: £10–£150 (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Lighting & signalling failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 14,634 | 16.3% |
| 2005 | 28,421 | 15.5% |
| 2006 | 31,723 | 14.5% |
| 2007 | 20,552 | 13.5% |
| 2008 | 22,633 | 13.3% |
| 2009 | 88,166 | 11.8% |
| 2010 | 88,629 | 10.9% |
| 2011 | 70,425 | 11.3% |
| 2018 | 88,682 | 3.4% |
| 2019 | 73,192 | 3.8% |
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.