2022 Kia Picanto — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2022 Kia Picanto passed 92.3% of its 11,580 recorded MOT tests. That is 1.9 percentage points worse than city cars of a similar age, which fail at 5.8%. Failures cluster in tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (4.7%) and visibility (4.1%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, washers and headlamp aim — wipers alone was recorded 380 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 7.0% in the 0-30k band and 19.0% in the 60-90k band, a 12.0-point spread — more than double.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 22.9% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.7% | 545 |
| 2 | Visibility | 4.1% | 475 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 2.0% | 232 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.5% | 60 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.4% | 48 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.2% | 23 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 380 |
| 2 | Washers | 229 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 159 |
| 4 | Daytime running lamps | 78 |
| 5 | Pins and bushes | 59 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 42 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 22.9% | 2,658 |
| 2 | Suspension | 3.7% | 433 |
| 3 | Other defects | 3.6% | 423 |
| 4 | Brakes | 2.5% | 285 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.1% | 245 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.5% | 59 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 10,168 | 7.0% |
| 30-60k | 1,346 | 12.3% |
| 60-90k | 58 | 19.0% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 521 | 6.1% |
| 2025 | 11,041 | 7.8% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Picanto
On a 2022 Picanto, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 4.7% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (4.7% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Visibility (4.1% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Lighting & signalling (2.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2022 Kia Picantos pass their MOT?
92.3% of the 11,580 2022 Kia Picanto MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Kia Picanto?
Tyres, recorded in 4.7% of tests, followed by visibility (4.1%).
Does the 2022 Picanto get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.0% in the 0-30k band to 19.0% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 11,580 MOT tests. 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.