Kia Picanto Titanium Edition (2019)

479 real MOT outcomes analysed • 91.7% first-time pass rate

2019 Kia Picanto Titanium Edition

CarHunch analysed 479 real MOT records for the 2019 Kia Picanto Titanium Edition. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2019 Kia Picanto Titanium Edition is a genuinely reliable performer, with a 91.7% first-time MOT pass rate that sits well above the UK average of 80%. Only 5% of these cars have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is reassuringly low and suggests the model hasn't developed any systemic safety issues.

These cars are running light for their age, averaging just 21,352 miles at test, which means you're likely looking at cherished examples or low-commute ownership. The 0.41 average failures and 2.4 advisories per vehicle indicate minor wear rather than structural problems—when you come to buy one, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on suspension and brake wear rather than major mechanical faults.

Generally reliable 11.7% above UK average
91.7%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
19,214
typical mileage
12,336–27,583 middle half
5%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.41
avg MOT failures per car
over 4.3 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2019 Kia Picanto Titanium Edition

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 (98%) 471 91.6% 0.41
Other (2%) 8 95.8% 0.13

Mileage Distribution

Most 2019 Kia Picanto Titanium Edition 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.

12,336
low mileage
19,214
typical
27,583
high mileage

Half of all 2019 Kia Picanto Titanium Edition vehicles fall between 12,336 and 27,583 miles.

2019 Kia Picanto Titanium Edition — Still on the Road

Strong survival — 464 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.

457 464 2022 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2022–2025.

MOT History Averages

4.3
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.41
Avg failures per vehicle
2.4
Avg advisories per vehicle

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Other model years — Kia Picanto Titanium Edition:

2020