Kia Picanto GT Line S Isg (2021)

861 real MOT outcomes analysed • 90.7% first-time pass rate

2021 Kia Picanto GT Line S Isg

CarHunch analysed 861 real MOT records for the 2021 Kia Picanto GT Line S Isg. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2021 Kia Picanto GT-Line S ISG is a reliable first-time MOT performer, passing at 90.7% against the UK average of 80%—a genuinely strong result that suggests owners are getting solid durability from this model. The dangerous defect rate of 11.7% is comfortably low, so safety concerns shouldn't weigh heavily on a used purchase decision.

These cars are sitting at just under 20,000 miles on average, which is sensible mileage for their age and suggests they're being driven normally rather than heavily. The low failure count of 0.28 per vehicle paired with 1.9 advisories per vehicle tells you that when issues do crop up, they're mostly wear-and-tear items rather than structural problems—before you buy, check the service history and get a pre-purchase inspection focused on any advisory items flagged, since that's where your costs will likely emerge.

Generally reliable 10.7% above UK average
90.7%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
17,958
typical mileage
12,433–25,234 middle half
11.7%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.28
avg MOT failures per car
over 2.4 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2021 Kia Picanto GT Line S Isg

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Petrol (99%) 856 90.7% 0.28
Other (1%) 5 100% 0

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Kia Picanto GT Line S Isg vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

12,433
low mileage
17,958
typical
25,234
high mileage

Half of all 2021 Kia Picanto GT Line S Isg vehicles fall between 12,433 and 25,234 miles.

MOT History Averages

2.4
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.28
Avg failures per vehicle
1.9
Avg advisories per vehicle

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