Is the Kia Picanto ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 179,070 MOT tests, around 96% of Kia Picantos still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 0% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 4%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 100% petrol. Every petrol Picanto in the data (2004 onwards) is likely to be compliant.
- Likely compliant
- 96%
- Likely charged
- 0%
- Depends on the car
- 4%
- MOT tests analysed
- 179,070
Check a specific Picanto
Year and fuel type are a guide. Enter the registration to check that car's own record.
Picanto ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Picantos of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Petrol |
|---|---|
| 2021 | Likely compliant352 tested |
| 2020 | Likely compliant8,942 tested |
| 2019 | Likely compliant17,514 tested |
| 2018 | Likely compliant16,399 tested |
| 2017 | Likely compliant13,338 tested |
| 2016 | Likely compliant12,613 tested |
| 2015 | Likely compliant13,626 tested |
| 2014 | Likely compliant14,631 tested |
| 2013 | Likely compliant12,882 tested |
| 2012 | Likely compliant13,425 tested |
| 2011 | Likely compliant10,842 tested |
| 2010 | Likely compliant13,467 tested |
| 2009 | Likely compliant13,417 tested |
| 2008 | Likely compliant3,410 tested |
| 2007 | Likely compliant3,090 tested |
| 2006 | Likely compliant4,721 tested |
| 2005 | Check Euro standard4,197 tested |
| 2004 | Check Euro standard2,156 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Picanto
Cars that miss the standard pay £12.50 for each day they're driven in the zone. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006).
- Petrol (100% of Picantos tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
Thinking of buying one? Check how Picantos fare at the MOT too: see the Kia Picanto MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Kia Picanto for London: what the MOT data shows
The Kia Picantos in this data were first registered between 2004 and 2021. 2019 was the most common year, with 17,514 tests (10% of the total), and half were registered in 2014 or later.
Almost every Picanto in the data is from a year likely to comply, so age and condition matter more than ULEZ when choosing one. The newest (2021) passed first time 91% of the time at 14,219 miles on average, and the oldest (2004) passed 52% at 75,247 miles.
On a budget, the oldest petrol Picantos likely to comply are from 2006. 4,721 of them were tested; 2006 cars passed first time 50% of the time and averaged 71,253 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the Picanto's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were lights and electrics: "not working" (5.1% of tests); brakes: "efficiency below requirements" (3.7%); visibility: "does not clear the windscreen effectively" (3.4%). The most frequent advisory was "has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure", on 13.1% of tests.
Overall, 71% of Picantos passed first time, roughly in line with the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 45,044 miles on average, fewer than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
Other Kia models
About this data
Based on 179,070 first MOT tests of the Kia Picanto carried out in 2023.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0). First attempts on cars only; “pass rate” means passing first time. Averages cover all 32,735,164 cars tested (71% passed), and years with under 50 tests are hidden.
ULEZ results are estimates from fuel type and year of first registration. Transport for London makes the final decision.
Learn more about how our data works.
Frequently asked questions
What 179,070 MOT tests say about the Kia Picanto and London's ULEZ.
Is the Kia Picanto ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 96% of Picantos on the road are likely compliant and 0% likely to be charged. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006).
Which petrol Picanto years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol Picantos first registered from 2006 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
How can I check if a specific Picanto is ULEZ compliant?
Enter its registration in our free ULEZ check, which uses the vehicle's DVLA record. Always confirm with TfL before relying on it.
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