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FSZ 8492

2012 Kia Picanto 2

Silver Other 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

40,707 mi
Last recorded40,707 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFSZ 8492
MakeKia
ModelPicanto 2
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine998cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 40,707 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 36,408 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 30,804 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 30,735 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 26,747 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 25,119 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 21,809 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 18,084 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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FSZ 8492 is a 2012 Kia Picanto 2 in Silver with a 998cc other 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 FSZ 8492, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FSZ 8492?

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What year was FSZ 8492 registered?

FSZ 8492 is a 2012 Kia Picanto 2, first registered on 1 May 2012.

Is FSZ 8492 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FSZ 8492 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 FSZ 8492 have outstanding finance?

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