KIA PICANTO ZEST (2021)
Running costs, common problems, and reliability data based on 67 real MOT tests in 2024.
MOT Pass Rate
96%
Total Tests (2024)
67
Avg Mileage
17,281 mi
Est. Annual Cost
£1,400
Is the 2021 KIA PICANTO ZEST reliable?
Excellent reliability. Very few MOT failures. That's 14 points above the national average of 82%. It also outperforms the KIA brand average of 86%.
At 3 years old, 96% of KIA PICANTO ZESTs from 2021 passed their MOT first time in 2024. That's based on 67 tests across the UK. The average mileage at this age is 17,281 miles.
How does the 2021 KIA PICANTO ZEST compare?
Mileage Analysis
The average 2021 KIA PICANTO ZEST has 17,281 miles on the clock, which is below the expected 22,200 miles for a 3-year-old car. This suggests lighter use than average, which generally means less wear on major components.
How much does a 2021 KIA PICANTO ZEST cost to run?
Based on 7,400 miles/year (UK average), current fuel prices, and repair likelihood from MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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About the 2021 KIA PICANTO ZEST
The 2021 KIA PICANTO ZEST is a city car with a 998cc petrol engine. 67 of these vehicles were MOT tested in 2024, making it a rare model on UK roads. It ranks in the top 20% of all 2021 cars for reliability.
With an average of 17,281 miles at 3 years old, KIA PICANTO ZEST owners tend to use this car less than the typical driver.
2021 KIA PICANTO ZEST Fuel Costs
The modest 998cc petrol engine keeps fuel costs low, which is a real advantage for a city car. Expect around 50 mpg in mixed driving, which works out to roughly £955 per year at current petrol prices of 142p per litre (based on 7,400 miles per year).
What does it cost to own a 2021 KIA PICANTO ZEST?
Total estimated annual running cost is £1,400 (£117/month), broken down as £955 fuel, £190 road tax, £55 MOT, and £200 predicted repairs. The low repair estimate reflects the excellent 96% pass rate. These cars rarely fail their MOT, so unexpected bills are less likely.
Buying a Used 2021 KIA PICANTO ZEST
At 3 years old, this is still relatively fresh. You may find examples with remaining manufacturer warranty. Depreciation is slowing but hasn't bottomed out yet. Note: with only 67 tests in our data, these figures should be treated as indicative rather than definitive.
Alternatives to the 2021 KIA PICANTO ZEST
The KIA PICANTO ZEST is actually the most reliable option among similar petrol city cars from this era. Here are comparable petrol cars with similar engines:
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- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF (2019) 92% pass rate (-4%) from 89,653 tests
- VAUXHALL CORSA (2019) 88% pass rate (-8%) from 68,639 tests
- AUDI A3 (2019) 92% pass rate (-4%) from 41,215 tests