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DRZ 7980

2012 Kia Picanto 2

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

58,766 mi
Last recorded58,766 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRZ 7980
MakeKia
ModelPicanto 2
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 58,766 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 52,137 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 43,885 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 35,976 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2022 35,947 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 26,943 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 22,896 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 19,558 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Picanto 2?

Based on 1,171 MOT tests across 476 vehicles.

90.2%
Pass Rate
4,116
Miles/Year
476
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 2
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1
Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 1
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DRZ 7980 is a 2012 Kia Picanto 2 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

The most common reason a Kia Picanto 2 fails its MOT is anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, accounting for 2 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DRZ 7980, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DRZ 7980?

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What year was DRZ 7980 registered?

DRZ 7980 is a 2012 Kia Picanto 2, first registered on 9 January 2012.

Is DRZ 7980 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DRZ 7980 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DRZ 7980 have outstanding finance?

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