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KFZ 8979

2012 Kia Picanto 2

Blue Other 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2025
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,925 mi
Last recorded61,925 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2023
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKFZ 8979
MakeKia
ModelPicanto 2
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeOther
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2023 61,925 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 57,326 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2022 57,176 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 52,532 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 39,316 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 33,024 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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KFZ 8979 is a 2012 Kia Picanto 2 in Blue with a 998cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KFZ 8979, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was KFZ 8979 registered?

KFZ 8979 is a 2012 Kia Picanto 2, first registered on 13 August 2012.

Is KFZ 8979 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KFZ 8979 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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