Kia Picanto Zest
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 2 model years from 896 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
95%
Total Tests
896
Model Years
2020 to 2021
Years Covered
2
About the Kia Picanto Zest
The Kia Picanto Zest was MOT tested 896 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 2 model years (2020 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 95%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol versions.
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, 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 2021 detailsHow reliable is the Kia Picanto Zest?
Kia Picanto Zest by Year
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Questions about the Kia Picanto Zest
Is the Kia Picanto Zest reliable?
Across its 2 model years in our data (2020 to 2021), the Kia Picanto Zest averages a 95% MOT pass rate, from 896 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.
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