Kia Sportage vs Kia Picanto: MOT reliability compared
Updated 05 September 2026.
19.2%
Kia Sportage MOT failure rate, 3.5 pts lower than Kia Picanto
Kia Sportage is the more reliable MOT performer: 19.2% of Kia Sportage MOTs fail versus 22.7% for Kia Picanto, a 3.5 point gap.
| Metric | Kia Sportage | Kia Picanto |
|---|---|---|
| MOT failure rate | 19.2% | 22.7% |
| Tests analysed | 2,913,337 | 2,750,898 |
| Most common failure | Brakes (30.0%) | Brakes (30.8%) |
Questions and answers
Which is more reliable, Kia Sportage or Kia Picanto?
Kia Sportage is the more reliable MOT performer: 19.2% of Kia Sportage MOTs fail versus 22.7% for Kia Picanto, a 3.5 point gap.
What is the MOT failure rate of the Kia Sportage?
19.2% of Kia Sportage MOT tests result in a failure, from 2,913,337 tests.
What is the MOT failure rate of the Kia Picanto?
22.7% of Kia Picanto MOT tests result in a failure, from 2,750,898 tests.