Used Kia Picanto Hatchback 2017-present reliability

Category: City car

Great driving manners and a smart interior make a Kia Picanto one of the best used city cars.

Used Kia Picanto Hatchback (17-present)
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  • Used Kia Picanto Hatchback (17-present)
  • Used Kia Picanto Hatchback (17-present)
  • Used Kia Picanto Hatchback (17-present)
  • Used Kia Picanto Hatchback (17-present)
  • Used Kia Picanto Hatchback (17-present)
  • 2018 Kia Picanto 1.0 T-GDi cornering
  • Used Kia Picanto Hatchback (17-present)
  • Used Kia Picanto Hatchback (17-present)
  • 2018 Kia Picanto 1.0 T-GDi cornering
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  • Used Kia Picanto Hatchback (17-present)
  • Kia Picanto 1.0 1 5dr
  • Used Kia Picanto Hatchback (17-present)
  • Used Kia Picanto Hatchback (17-present)
  • Used Kia Picanto Hatchback (17-present)
  • Used Kia Picanto Hatchback (17-present)
  • Used Kia Picanto Hatchback (17-present)
  • 2018 Kia Picanto 1.0 T-GDi cornering
  • Used Kia Picanto Hatchback (17-present)
  • Used Kia Picanto Hatchback (17-present)
  • 2018 Kia Picanto 1.0 T-GDi cornering
  • 2018 Kia Picanto 1.0 T-GDi rear
Used Kia Picanto Hatchback 2017-present review
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What should I look for in a used Kia Picanto hatchback?

As with any city car, it’d behoove you to check your prospective purchase’s bodywork carefully for scuffs or scrapes, and to make sure the wheels haven’t been subjected to too much kerbing. Cheaper Picantos come with plastic hubcaps on steel wheels that are cheap and easy to replace if they’re damaged. Always remember, however, that significant damage to one of the wheels could be indicative of suspension that’s damaged too.

Used Kia Picanto Hatchback (17-present)

What are the most common problems with a used Kia Picanto hatchback?

We haven’t heard of any common problems or issues with the Picanto as yet, but we'll update this section as and when we do find any. There are no recalls listed against the Picanto.

Is a used Kia Picanto hatchback reliable?

The Picanto's performance in our latest reliability survey is respectable rather than remarkable. It placed 15th out of 28 cars in the small car class. Kia proved impressive as a brand, however. It ranked seventh out of 32 manufacturers featured.

Also worth noting is that Kia offers a seven-year warranty on all its cars, the Picanto included – and while the cover tails off in the last few years, that’s more than you’ll find on any other rival. If you buy your Picanto through the Kia Used Approved scheme and the car is under 20 months and 20,000 miles old the warranty will be automatically topped up to seven years.

2018 Kia Picanto 1.0 T-GDi rear