2019 Kia Picanto: common problems and what to check
What gets flagged at MOT on 2019 Kia Picantos, from 16,297 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
What stands out
Parts flagged at MOT more often on 2019 Kia Picantos than on all cars registered in 2019.
- Daytime running lamps20× usualKia Picanto4% All 2019 cars0.2%Rough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light while you work the switches: indicators, brake lights, fog lights and reversing lights.
- Track rod end4.1× usualKia Picanto4.9% All 2019 cars1.2%Rough price £80–£450
At the viewing: On a straight road the steering wheel should sit straight. Listen for knocks when turning, and check the steering feels even.
- Washers1.8× usualKia Picanto2.1% All 2019 cars1.2%Rough price £15–£60
At the viewing: Test the wipers and washers on every speed.
By area
The share of 2019 Kia Picanto MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Tyres29% of testsRough price £70–£150
At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.
- Brakes12% of testsRough price £150–£350
At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.
- Lights and electrics9% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Suspension9% of testsRough price £120–£400
At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.
- Wipers, windscreen and mirrors7% of testsRough price £15–£250
At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.
- Oil and fluid leaks1% of testsRough price £80–£600
At the viewing: Look under the engine and on the ground where the car is usually parked for fresh oil or fluid.
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Other years
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 6,657 | Tyres 25% |
| 2021 | 8,414 | Tyres 25% |
| 2020 | 7,883 | Tyres 29% |
| 2018 | 16,345 | Tyres 29% |
| 2017 | 13,261 | Tyres 29% |
| 2016 | 12,541 | Brakes 31% |
| 2015 | 13,596 | Brakes 34% |
| 2014 | 14,407 | Brakes 37% |
| 2013 | 12,590 | Brakes 40% |
| 2012 | 12,875 | Brakes 43% |
| 2011 | 10,186 | Brakes 43% |
| 2010 | 12,280 | Brakes 39% |
| 2009 | 11,801 | Suspension 41% |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test in Great Britain in 2025, counting tests of 2019 Kia Picantos registered in 2019. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score