Kia Picanto Titanium Edition Auto (2019)

Estimated running costs and MOT pass rates from 400 MOT tests in 2024.

Annual Cost

£1,853

£154/month

MOT Pass Rate

95%

Excellent

Road Tax

£200

Standard rate/year

Est. Insurance

Grp 8-20

1248cc Petrol

Great Choice

95% pass rate, £1,853/year to run. 13 points above average.

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Petrol1248cc7 years old400 tests18k miles avg

Annual Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1248cc)

~42 mpg

£1,398

Road Tax

Standard rate (from April 2017)

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

Low estimate due to excellent reliability

£200

Total per year£1,853

Per month£154/mo

Per week£36/wk

Estimates based on 7,400 miles/year (UK average), petrol at 174.57p a litre (GOV.UK weekly average, week of 19 October 2026), GOV.UK road tax rates and repair likelihood from MOT data. Insurance not included. Cars registered from April 2017 pay the £200 standard rate, plus £440 a year for five years (from the second year) if they cost over £40,000 new (over £50,000 for electric cars).

Reliability Verdict

95% MOT pass rate(Excellent)

0%All-model avg: 82%100%

Excellent reliability. Very few MOT failures. That's 13 points above the average of 82% across all models in our data. It also outperforms the Kia brand average of 86%.

95% of MOT tests on Kia Picanto Titanium Edition Autos from 2019 ended in a pass in 2024, when they were about 5 years old. That's based on 400 tests across the UK, retests included. The average mileage recorded at those tests was 17,729 miles.

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How Does It Compare?

Rank among 2019 models209th of 1,380(top 16%)

Rank among Kia models69th of 471(top 15%)

vs average of all models+13%(82% avg)

vs 2019 models average+5%(90% avg)

vs Kia average+9%(86% avg)

Mileage Analysis

17,729

Average miles

37,000

Expected for age

The average 2019 Kia Picanto Titanium Edition Auto had 17,729 miles on the clock at its 2024 MOT, which is significantly below the expected 37,000 miles for a 5-year-old car. Low-mileage examples may have spent time sitting unused, so check for issues like corroded brakes or perished rubber seals.

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Kia Picanto Titanium Edition Auto by Year

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2020	97%	62	14,414 mi
2019	95%	400	17,729 mi

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About the 2019 Kia Picanto Titanium Edition Auto

The 2019 Kia Picanto Titanium Edition Auto is a small family car. Our records list a 1248cc petrol engine, though engines vary between versions. 400 MOT tests were recorded on this model in 2024, making it a less common model in the UK market. It ranks in the top 16% of all 2019 models for MOT pass rate.

With an average of 17,729 miles recorded at its 2024 MOT tests, Kia Picanto Titanium Edition Auto owners tend to use this car less than the typical driver. Very low mileage could mean the car has been garaged or used only for short trips, which can cause its own issues like battery drain and moisture buildup.

2019 Kia Picanto Titanium Edition Auto Fuel Costs

The 1248cc petrol engine offers a reasonable balance between performance and economy. Expect around 42 mpg in mixed driving, which works out to roughly £1,398 per year with petrol at 174.57p per litre (GOV.UK weekly average, week of 19 October 2026; based on 7,400 miles per year).

What does it cost to own a 2019 Kia Picanto Titanium Edition Auto?

Total estimated annual running cost is £1,853 (£154/month), broken down as £1,398 fuel, £200 road tax, £55 MOT, and £200 predicted repairs. The low repair estimate reflects the excellent 95% pass rate. These cars rarely fail their MOT, so unexpected bills are less likely.

Buying a Used 2019 Kia Picanto Titanium Edition Auto

At 7 years old, this is a solid used buy if you find one with good service history. Depreciation has levelled off, so you won't lose much more value. Focus on condition over mileage.

Common Issues to Watch For

These are typical issues for cars of this age, fuel type and engine size, not faults recorded on this model's MOT tests. Use them as a checklist when you view one.

Suspension Wear

Medium risk

Shock absorbers, springs, and anti-roll bar links typically need attention around this age. Listen for clunks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear.

Service History

Low risk

Always request a full service history. Regular servicing is the single best indicator of how well a car has been maintained, regardless of mileage.

Running Costs Compared

How the 2019 Kia Picanto Titanium Edition Auto stacks up against similar cars for estimated annual running costs, insurance group, and tax.

Car	Pass Rate	Fuel/yr	Tax/yr	Est. Ins. Group	Total/yr
Kia Picanto Titanium Edition Auto(2019)	95%	£1,398	£200	Grp 8-20	£1,853
Ford Fiesta(2018)	90%	£1,175	£200	Grp 1-8	£1,630-£223
Ford Focus(2017)	89%	£1,398	£200	Grp 12-25	£2,003+£150
Nissan Qashqai(2017)	86%	£1,175	£200	Grp 5-15	£1,780-£73
Vauxhall Corsa(2017)	82%	£1,398	£200	Grp 8-20	£2,003+£150

Estimates based on 7,400 miles/year, GOV.UK average pump prices for the week of 19 October 2026, GOV.UK road tax rates and MOT data. Insurance groups are our rough estimate from engine size, not official groups. Actual costs vary by driver, location, and usage.

Questions about the 2019 Kia Picanto Titanium Edition Auto

Is the 2019 Kia Picanto Titanium Edition Auto reliable?

Excellent reliability. Very few MOT failures. 95% of MOT tests on 2019 Kia Picanto Titanium Edition Autos ended in a pass, from 400 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 13 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data.

How much does a 2019 Kia Picanto Titanium Edition Auto cost to run?

Our estimate is £1,853 a year (£154 a month): £1,398 fuel, £200 road tax, £55 MOT and £200 predicted repairs, based on 7,400 miles a year. Insurance is not included.

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2019 Kia Picanto Titanium Edition Auto?

95% of 400 MOT tests on the 2019 Kia Picanto Titanium Edition Auto ended in a pass (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That ranks it 209th of 1,380 models first registered in 2019 (top 16%).

What is the average mileage for a 2019 Kia Picanto Titanium Edition Auto?

The average mileage recorded at MOT tests on the 2019 Kia Picanto Titanium Edition Auto is 17,729 miles, which is significantly below the expected 37,000 miles for a 5-year-old car. Low-mileage examples may have spent time sitting unused, so check for issues like corroded brakes or perished rubber seals.