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Kia Picanto problems: all generations

We have documented 3 generations of the Kia Picanto: Picanto I (2004–2011), Picanto II (2011–2017) and Picanto III (2017–today). The one with the best score is the Kia Picanto II (7.3/10). Choose the generation or the year to see its faults, the engines best avoided and what to check before buying.

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  1. Kia Picanto I

    2004–2011 · code SA

    Engines and gearboxes: 1.1 and 1.4 CRDi

    Most serious fault: Critical severity

    6.2 out of 10MotorFiable Score

  2. Kia Picanto II

    2011–2017 · code TA

    Engines and gearboxes: 1.0 / 1.25 MPi

    Most serious fault: High severity

    7.3 out of 10MotorFiable Score

  3. Kia Picanto III

    2017–today · code JA

    Engines and gearboxes: 1.0 T-GDI, 1.0 / 1.25 MPi

    Most serious fault: High severity

    7.3 out of 10MotorFiable Score

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