Kia Picanto (2021)
2021 Kia Picanto
CarHunch analysed 8,368 real MOT records for the 2021 Kia Picanto. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2021 Kia Picanto is a reliably built small car, passing its first MOT 91.9% of the time—well above the UK average of 80%—with only 6.3% of vehicles ever recording a dangerous defect, which is comfortably low. Buyers should feel confident in the mechanical soundness of this model.
At an average mileage of just under 19,000 miles for a three-year-old car, these Picantos are running light, and the low failure rate of 0.26 per vehicle confirms they're holding up well with minimal wear-related issues. When buying one, focus your inspection on the 1.4 advisory items that typically flag per vehicle (often minor trim or lighting niggles rather than structural problems), and you'll have a solid, low-hassle runabout.
What to check before buying a 2021 Kia Picanto
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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Mileage Distribution
Most 2021 Kia Picanto 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.
Half of all 2021 Kia Picanto vehicles fall between 10,358 and 24,535 miles.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2021 Kia Picanto
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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25.3%
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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25%
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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16.4%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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16.1%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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15.5%
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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15.5%
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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8.9%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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4.1%
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2021. Counts include advisories and failures.
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