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CXZ 6978

2012 Kia Picanto 2

White Other 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

65,725 mi
Last recorded65,725 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCXZ 6978
MakeKia
ModelPicanto 2
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeOther
Engine998cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 65,725 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2025 65,601 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 56,341 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 49,592 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 41,196 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 31,524 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 25,912 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 22,988 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 19,795 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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CXZ 6978 is a 2012 Kia Picanto 2 in White with a 998cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 CXZ 6978, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CXZ 6978?

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What year was CXZ 6978 registered?

CXZ 6978 is a 2012 Kia Picanto 2, first registered on 21 March 2012.

Is CXZ 6978 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CXZ 6978 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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