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JFZ 2234

2012 Kia Sportage 1 CRDI

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

145,692 mi
Last recorded145,692 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFZ 2234
MakeKia
ModelSportage 1 CRDI
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2025 145,692 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 133,709 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 129,628 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 122,558 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 122,412 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 113,750 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 94,104 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 93,582 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 83,016 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 82,969 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 72,948 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Sportage 1 CRDI?

Based on 2,798 MOT tests across 444 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
8,926
Miles/Year
444
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 1
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JFZ 2234 is a 2012 Kia Sportage 1 CRDI in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

The most common reason a Kia Sportage 1 CRDI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JFZ 2234, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was JFZ 2234 registered?

JFZ 2234 is a 2012 Kia Sportage 1 CRDI, first registered on 10 May 2012.

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The MOT history for JFZ 2234 shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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