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SFZ 7242

2014 Kia Picanto 1

Silver Other 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,651 mi
Last recorded78,651 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFZ 7242
MakeKia
ModelPicanto 1
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 78,651 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 76,365 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 65,614 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 154,531 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 62,613 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 62,594 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 55,637 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 48,749 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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SFZ 7242 is a 2014 Kia Picanto 1 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 1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SFZ 7242, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SFZ 7242 registered?

SFZ 7242 is a 2014 Kia Picanto 1, first registered on 30 April 2014.

Is SFZ 7242 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SFZ 7242 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.

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