Kia Picanto: tyres MOT failures
Of the 1,074,971 Kia Picanto MOT tests in this dataset, 5.3% recorded at least one tyres failure. It shows up most on 2007 and 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 | 20,554 | 6.2% |
| 2008 | 22,641 | 6.3% |
| 2009 | 88,189 | 6.1% |
| 2010 | 88,666 | 6.2% |
| 2011 | 70,440 | 5.9% |
| 2012 | 85,163 | 5.6% |
| 2013 | 79,575 | 5.3% |
| 2014 | 87,057 | 5.4% |
| 2015 | 80,141 | 5.8% |
| 2016 | 73,576 | 5.7% |
| 2017 | 74,310 | 4.3% |
| 2018 | 88,684 | 3.5% |
| 2019 | 76,479 | 3.6% |
| 2020 | 28,918 | 4.1% |
| 2021 | 23,380 | 4.6% |
| 2022 | 11,580 | 4.7% |
| 2023 | 796 | 2.9% |
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.