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JFZ 7982

2012 Kia Picanto 1

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

50,717 mi
Last recorded50,717 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFZ 7982
MakeKia
ModelPicanto 1
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 50,717 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 48,600 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 46,138 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 43,197 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 40,713 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 40,627 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021
Fail 17 Apr 2021 30,729 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 33,310 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 28,252 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 23,703 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Picanto 1?

Based on 8,460 MOT tests across 1,621 vehicles.

86.0%
Pass Rate
4,294
Miles/Year
1,621
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2
Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 2
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JFZ 7982 is a 2012 Kia Picanto 1 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

The most common reason a Kia Picanto 1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JFZ 7982, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JFZ 7982?

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What year was JFZ 7982 registered?

JFZ 7982 is a 2012 Kia Picanto 1, first registered on 4 May 2012.

Is JFZ 7982 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JFZ 7982 shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JFZ 7982 have outstanding finance?

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