Ford Ka vs Kia Picanto
On MOT-testable defects the Kia Picanto comes out ahead: 19.0% of its tests record a failure against 21.6% for the Ford Ka, a 2.6-point gap. The biggest single difference is suspension, where the Ka records failures noticeably more often.
21.6%
Ka fail rate
19.0%
Picanto fail rate
2.62pp
Difference
Side by side
| Metric | Ford Ka | Kia Picanto |
|---|---|---|
| MOT tests analysed | 1,161,860 | 1,074,971 |
| Pass rate | 78.4% | 81.0% |
| Fail rate | 21.6% | 19.0% |
Where they differ
| Category | Ka | Picanto |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 11.9% | 5.8% |
| Brakes | 6.0% | 8.3% |
| Lighting & signalling | 9.2% | 7.4% |
| 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 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.