Faults:

Everything.

Catalytic converter packed in.

Fault with oil tank.

Fault with engine cooler.

Fault with tyres.

Emergency tyre inflater blew up in my face while trying to use it.

General Comments:

The Picanto was the worst purchase in my entire life. I've had nothing but problems with it since I bought it. In the past 2 years, I have spent nearly 2000 pounds on repairs, and a crazy amount of money on petrol; I'm having to fill up 10 pounds every day.

I've have been to Kia; they say there is nothing wrong with the car. I have been to other garages, and they find something faulty every time.

I am highly disappointed about this car, and I warn people to steer clear.

Faults:

Stereo broke at 15000 miles approx.

Air con went very smelly at 20 000.

Clutch cable seized at 30 000.

Crankshaft recall at 30 000.

General Comments:

My picanto is a driving school car and takes a lot of abuse.

It fares up very well to this and is proving very reliable.

It is very comfortable and roomy and I can spend all day sat in it with ease.

Faults:

Nothing it's been fantastic!

General Comments:

I fantastic little value for money car with all the toys you normally only find on a much more expensive car.

Fuel consumption is fantastic.

Handles well and is quite nippy for such a small engine.

An absolute joy to own and run.

Faults:

Paint was blown off of the rear bumper by a pressure wash hose, but fixed without quibble by the dealer.

Rear gear is sometimes difficult to engage.

General Comments:

Generally a great and surprising little car.

I bought it as an ex-demo because it was the newest car I could afford - very short of funds and did not expect too much from it - it has surpassed all expectations so far.

It has all the extras and so far it has been superb.

Reasonable handling, good economy - up to 63mpg - worst was 37mpg, but that was a bad couple of days for traffic conditions etc, very good comfort.

Faults:

Nothing has gone wrong with the car since bought new.

General Comments:

The gearbox is very good, but gets a lot of use due to low power from the engine, fifth gear hardly used, exept on motorways.

Alloy wheels are inferior quality and very hard to keep clean.