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Verdict
Citadine à chaîne de distribution, jugée d'une fiabilité d'ensemble excellente par Caradisiac, avec 200 litres de coffre. Le point faible relevé est l'embrayage, parfois usé très tôt. Euro NCAP ne lui a donné que 4 étoiles en 2011, la voiture testée n'ayant pas l'ESC de série : vérifiez qu'il est présent.
- Reliability
- 4.5/5
- Indicative prices
- €5,000 – €6,500
- Euro NCAP
- 4/5
Which version to choose
Versions to favour: 1.2 85.
1.0 69
Petrol · Manual · 69 hp · 4.2 L/100 km · 99 g CO₂/km · Crit'Air 1
Trois-cylindres de 69 ch, boîte manuelle, 4,2 l/100 km et 99 g/km de CO2 selon la fiche L'argus. Caradisiac le juge un peu juste sur route.
1.2 85
✓ RecommendedPetrol · Manual · 85 hp · 4.5 L/100 km · 105 g CO₂/km · Crit'Air 1
Quatre-cylindres de 85 ch, boîte manuelle, 4,5 l/100 km et 105 g/km de CO2 (L'argus). C'est la version que conseille Caradisiac en occasion.
1.2 85 BVA
Petrol · Automatic · 85 hp · 5.3 L/100 km · 125 g CO₂/km · Crit'Air 1
Même 1.2 de 85 ch avec boîte automatique, 5,3 l/100 km et 125 g/km de CO2 selon la fiche L'argus.
Market prices
€5,000 – €6,500
Indicative range: 2012 à 2016, médianes par année de 130 annonces en ligne relevées par iAutos (années d'au moins 3 annonces).
Collected on 28 October 2026 from the sources below. Our own survey of listings, by year and mileage, will refine it.
Prices up 2% since the 21 October 2026 survey.
Importing this model
Prices abroad
Yearly medians of each country's listings (AutoScout24, in euros; United Kingdom: cinch dealer, in pounds), over years with at least 3 listings. Useful to judge an import (add transport, inspection and registration).
| Country | Range | Median | Gap vs France | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | €5,000 – €6,500 (2012 to 2016) | €5,500 | — | — |
| Germany | €4,000 – €6,645 (2012 to 2016) | €4,999 | -9 % | 125 |
| Belgium | €4,125 – €6,500 (2012 to 2016) | €5,295 | -4 % | 39 |
| Spain | €5,650 – €10,250 (2012 to 2016) | €7,950 | +45 % | 29 |
| Italy | €4,900 – €6,945 (2012 to 2016) | €5,900 | +7 % | 60 |
Median gap shown only when the country's estimate covers the same years as the French one. Add transport, roadworthiness test and registration.
You are importing the car to:
Import penalty (malus) in France
- Emissions of the versions in this guide: 99 to 125 g CO₂/km (check the value on the car's registration certificate).
- The CO₂ malus follows the scale of the year the vehicle was first registered, in France or abroad (WLTP or NEDC scale depending on its registration certificate).
- For an imported used car, it is reduced by a flat-rate discount based on its age in months (scheme in force since 1 March 2025). The weight malus also applies on first registration in France.
- The malus is zero for a car more than fifteen years old or first registered before 1 January 2015.
Source: BOFiP (French tax doctrine), CO₂ and weight malus · CO2 malus and weight malus: imported used car in France
Paperwork and procedures
- Importing a used car from another EU country: the step-by-step process
- Importing a car from an EU country: all the documents to gather
- Carte grise for an imported car: cost, taxes and the official simulator
- CO2 malus and weight malus: imported used car in France
- Importing a used car from outside the European Union: the steps
- Buying a used car in Germany and bringing it back to France
- Buying a used car in Belgium and bringing it back to France
- Buying a used car in Spain and bringing it back to France
- Buying a used car in Italy and bringing it back to France
Importing and registering in Belgium: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing and registering in Switzerland: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing a car into Switzerland: customs, tax and registration
Importing and registering in Luxembourg: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing and registering in the United Kingdom: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Check an imported car's history
HistoVec only covers the vehicle's life in France. For a car coming from abroad, a VIN-based report helps spot inconsistent mileage or a reported accident.
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Known faults
Embrayage usé prématurément
Severity 2/3 · CostlyCaradisiac signale quelques cas d'usure prématurée de l'embrayage, aussi bien sur le 1.0 que sur le 1.2. CarVerif évoque une usure dès 30 000 km sur le 1.0 69 ch, et des propriétaires cités par Fiches-auto rapportent un embrayage mort ou qui ne tient pas plus de 30 000 km. C'est une pièce d'usure, que la garantie constructeur ne couvre pas automatiquement.
- Versions
- 1.0 69, 1.2 85
- Onset
- not documented
- Repair
- not documented
Manufacturer recalls
Manufacturer recall campaign, fixed free of charge at a dealer:
- Durites de carburant : rappel (1.0 69, 1.2 85, 1.2 85 BVA)
See the official list on RappelConso (new tab) (French government recall site: category “Automobiles et moyens de déplacement”, search “Kia Picanto”). A dealer for the brand can also check, using the vehicle identification number (VIN), that recalls have been carried out.
Inspection checklist
Kia Picanto II — inspection checklist
Things to check
- Essayer l'embrayage à froid et à chaud : point de patinage, broutement, pédale. Demander s'il a déjà été remplacé.
- Faire vérifier au VIN, chez un concessionnaire Kia, que le rappel des durites de carburant a été traité si la voiture date de juin 2012.
- Contrôler l'état des durites de carburant et l'absence d'odeur d'essence près du réservoir.
- Vérifier que le contrôle de stabilité (ESC) est présent : la voiture testée par Euro NCAP n'en avait pas de série.
- Exiger le carnet d'entretien (révision tous les 15 000 km ou un an) et vérifier le reliquat de la garantie constructeur de 7 ans.
Questions to ask the seller
- L'embrayage a-t-il été changé, et à quel kilométrage ?
- Le rappel des durites de carburant a-t-il été effectué ? Avez-vous une attestation ?
- La voiture est-elle équipée du contrôle de stabilité (ESC) ?
Test-drive tip: read the fault codes
A warning light that is off proves nothing: a fault may have been cleared just before the viewing. A Bluetooth OBD2 scanner, plugged in under the steering wheel and read on your phone, shows stored codes and whether all emissions readiness tests have run since the last reset.
Electric or hybrid equivalent
No direct electric or hybrid equivalent in our guides. Simulate combustion vs electric cost
Alternatives
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Hyundai i10
II · 2013–2019
- Price
- €5,700 – €8,700
- Reliability
- 4.5/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol
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Toyota Aygo
I · 2005–2014
- Price
- €2,750 – €5,450
- Reliability
- 4/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel
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Volkswagen Up!
I · 2011–2023
- Price
- €5,790 – €14,335
- Reliability
- 4/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Electric
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Citroën C1
II · 2014–2022
- Price
- €5,000 – €9,500
- Reliability
- 3.5/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol
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Fiat Panda
III · since 2012
- Price
- €4,900 – €17,000
- Reliability
- 3/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid
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Renault Twingo
III (2014-2024, facelifted in 2019) · 2014–2024
- Price
- €5,945 – €12,494
- Reliability
- 3/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Electric
Before you buy: check and equip
Check the history
Before paying, check the administrative status (lien, objection, declared claims) and the mileage recorded at the roadworthiness test.
Read fault codes
An OBD scanner plugged in under the steering wheel shows stored fault codes, even with warning lights off: useful during the test drive.
Parts and maintenance
Compare prices of parts for the Kia Picanto II (timing, brakes, filters) to estimate the repairs to plan for.
Insure the car
Insurance prices vary widely from one model to another: get a quote before signing.
Frequently asked questions
La Kia Picanto II est-elle fiable ?
Caradisiac parle d'une fiabilité d'ensemble excellente, avec une chaîne de distribution sans remplacement à prévoir. Le point faible relevé est l'embrayage, parfois usé très tôt.
Quel est le volume du coffre de la Kia Picanto II ?
200 litres selon les fiches techniques L'argus, 870 litres banquette rabattue selon Caradisiac.
Quelle motorisation choisir sur la Picanto II ?
Caradisiac conseille le 1.2 de 85 ch en occasion : plus à l'aise en ville comme sur route que le 1.0, qu'il juge un peu juste.
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