Ford Ka + vs Kia Picanto
On MOT-testable defects, the Kia Picanto (fail rate 19.2%) performed better than the Ford Ka + (21.6%) across comparable years. The biggest divergence was suspension, where the Ka + recorded failures more often.
21.6%
Ka + fail rate
19.2%
Picanto fail rate
2.45pp
Difference
Side by side
| Metric | Ford Ka + | Kia Picanto |
|---|---|---|
| MOT tests analysed | 1,161,836 | 1,059,029 |
| Pass rate | 78.4% | 80.8% |
| Fail rate | 21.6% | 19.2% |
Where they differ
| Category | Ka + | Picanto |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 11.9% | 5.9% |
| Brakes | 6.0% | 8.4% |
| Lighting & signalling | 9.2% | 7.5% |
| Visibility | 4.6% | 5.3% |
| Tyres | 4.9% | 5.3% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.