- Engine / equipment
- Kia Picanto II (1.0 and 1.25 petrol)
- Period mentioned
- 2011–2017
- Symptoms
- Steering play, failing dipped beams, a weak handbrake and oil leaks at the first roadworthiness test; wheel-bearing noise; a handbrake that does not fully release on campaign cars.
- Possible cause described
- Steering joints wear after a few years and are a frequent reason to fail the test. There were two recalls: corroded rear brake calipers (built 2011 to March 2012) and fuel filler and vent hoses whose outer coating wore, with a risk of leaks and fire (1/2/2011 to 30/6/2012).
- Check for the garage
- Check both recalls by VIN; check steering, lights, handbrake and leaks before the roadworthiness test.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
KNOWN FAULT · Kia
Steering joints, lights, handbrake and campaigns on the second-generation Picanto
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to repair this fault?
No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.
A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Calculate estimateHow is it checked?
Check both recalls by VIN; check steering, lights, handbrake and leaks before the roadworthiness test.
What are the symptoms?
Steering play, failing dipped beams, a weak handbrake and oil leaks at the first roadworthiness test; wheel-bearing noise; a handbrake that does not fully release on campaign cars.
Which cars and years does it affect?
- Brands
- Kia
- Engine / equipment
- Kia Picanto II (1.0 and 1.25 petrol)
- Period mentioned
- 2011–2017
Taking it to a garage?
Models with this entry
- Kia Picanto (II)2011–2017
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