Kia Picanto: tyres MOT failures
Tyres was a recorded failure area in 5.3% of Kia Picanto MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2007, 2008 cars.
Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair cost: £50–£120 per tyre (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Tyres failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 20,552 | 6.2% |
| 2008 | 22,633 | 6.3% |
| 2009 | 88,166 | 6.1% |
| 2010 | 88,629 | 6.2% |
| 2011 | 70,425 | 5.9% |
| 2018 | 88,682 | 3.5% |
| 2019 | 73,192 | 3.7% |
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.