Kia Picanto zest
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 2 years from 896 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
95%
Total Tests
896
Best Year
2021 (96%)
Years Covered
2
About the Kia Picanto zest
The Kia Picanto zest has been tested 896 times in 2026 MOT data across 2 model years (2020 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 95%. That's comfortably above the national average of 82%, making it a reliable choice. Available as petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2021 model is the most reliable with a 96% pass rate from 67 tests. The 2020 model has the lowest at 94%. With just a 2 point spread, the Picanto zest is consistently reliable regardless of year.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2020) averages 19,106 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 17,281 miles.
Compared to the Kia brand average of 86%, the Picanto zest performs 9 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Kia range.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Kia Picanto zest by Year
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