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Kia Picanto GT-Line S Isg

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 3 model years from 1,658 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

87%

Total Tests

1,658

Highest Pass Rate

2021 (90%)

Years Covered

3

About the Kia Picanto GT-Line S Isg

The Kia Picanto GT-Line S Isg was MOT tested 1,658 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 3 model years (2020 to 2022), with an average pass rate of 87%. That's slightly above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2021 model has the highest pass rate at 90% from 1,475 tests. The 2020 model has the lowest at 88%. With just a 2 point gap, pass rates are similar across these years. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2020) averages 19,543 miles, while the newest (2022) averages 20,837 miles.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 998cc)
£1,175
Road Tax
£200
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs
£350
Total per year£1,780
Per month£148/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2022 details

How reliable is the Kia Picanto GT-Line S Isg?

vs average of all models+5% (82% avg)
vs Kia brand average+1% (86% avg)
Best to worst year spread2 percentage points

Kia Picanto GT-Line S Isg by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
202283%5420,837 mi
202190%1,47517,302 mi
202088%12919,543 mi

Questions about the Kia Picanto GT-Line S Isg

Is the Kia Picanto GT-Line S Isg reliable?

Across its 3 model years in our data (2020 to 2022), the Kia Picanto GT-Line S Isg averages an 87% MOT pass rate, from 1,658 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 5 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2021 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 90%.

Which year Kia Picanto GT-Line S Isg has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2021 Kia Picanto GT-Line S Isg has the highest MOT pass rate at 90%, while the 2020 model has the lowest at 88%, a 2 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.

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