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JFZ 7983

2012 Kia Picanto 1

Silver Other 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,332 mi
Last recorded102,332 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
4 checks still locked for this Kia
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFZ 7983
MakeKia
ModelPicanto 1
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 102,332 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 99,589 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 99,541 miles
Pass 21 May 2023 98,337 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 91,299 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 79,970 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 79,957 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 68,112 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 52,895 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 52,801 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 7983 is a 2012 Kia Picanto 1 in Silver with a 998cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 7983, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was JFZ 7983 registered?

JFZ 7983 is a 2012 Kia Picanto 1, first registered on 4 May 2012.

Is JFZ 7983 safe to buy?

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Does JFZ 7983 have outstanding finance?

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