Kia Picanto: lighting & signalling MOT failures
Lighting & signalling was recorded as a failure area in 7.4% of Kia Picanto MOT tests — 79,548 tests out of 1,074,971. It shows up most on 2004 and 2005 cars.
Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair cost: £10–£150 (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Lighting & signalling failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 14,646 | 16.3% |
| 2005 | 28,421 | 15.5% |
| 2006 | 31,743 | 14.5% |
| 2007 | 20,554 | 13.5% |
| 2008 | 22,641 | 13.4% |
| 2009 | 88,189 | 11.8% |
| 2010 | 88,666 | 10.9% |
| 2011 | 70,440 | 11.3% |
| 2012 | 85,163 | 9.8% |
| 2013 | 79,575 | 9.7% |
| 2014 | 87,057 | 5.7% |
| 2015 | 80,141 | 2.9% |
| 2016 | 73,576 | 2.6% |
| 2017 | 74,310 | 2.3% |
| 2018 | 88,684 | 3.4% |
| 2019 | 76,479 | 3.7% |
| 2020 | 28,918 | 2.3% |
| 2021 | 23,380 | 2.6% |
| 2022 | 11,580 | 2.0% |
| 2023 | 796 | 2.4% |
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.