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IXZ 3053

2012 Kia Picanto 1

Blue Other 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,630 mi
Last recorded41,630 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIXZ 3053
MakeKia
ModelPicanto 1
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeOther
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 41,630 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 39,283 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 39,263 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 37,685 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 35,719 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 33,034 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2021 32,949 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 32,726 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 26,225 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2019 26,202 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 23,424 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 19,934 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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IXZ 3053 is a 2012 Kia Picanto 1 in Blue with a 998cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 IXZ 3053, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of IXZ 3053?

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What year was IXZ 3053 registered?

IXZ 3053 is a 2012 Kia Picanto 1, first registered on 24 April 2012.

Is IXZ 3053 safe to buy?

The MOT history for IXZ 3053 shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does IXZ 3053 have outstanding finance?

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