Kia Picanto (2023)
2023 Kia Picanto
CarHunch analysed 664 real MOT records for the 2023 Kia Picanto. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2023 Kia Picanto is significantly more reliable than the typical UK car, with a 95.2% first-time MOT pass rate well above the 80% national average—and dangerous defects are rare at just 2.7% of the cohort. This is a car that's proving itself genuinely dependable so far in its early life.
At an average mileage of 14,888 km, these vehicles are still very young and relatively lightly driven, so the strong pass rate reflects both good build quality and minimal wear. The average of just 0.08 failures per vehicle confirms Kia has engineered these cars well; if you're buying used, check the service history carefully and you should have a trouble-free ownership experience.
What to check before buying a 2023 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 2023 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 2023 Kia Picanto vehicles fall between 8,251 and 19,461 miles.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2023 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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22.8%
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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22.5%
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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16.5%
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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15.4%
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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9.5%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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8.9%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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3.8%
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
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3.7%
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2023. Counts include advisories and failures.
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