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RNZ 8765

2012 Kia Sportage 1 CRDI

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNZ 8765
MakeKia
ModelSportage 1 CRDI
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025
Fail 29 Sep 2025 143,504 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 134,583 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 124,428 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 112,426 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2021 97,490 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 74,152 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 62,102 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 50,789 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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RNZ 8765 is a 2012 Kia Sportage 1 CRDI in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RNZ 8765, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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How do I check the history of RNZ 8765?

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What year was RNZ 8765 registered?

RNZ 8765 is a 2012 Kia Sportage 1 CRDI, first registered on 25 January 2012.

Is RNZ 8765 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RNZ 8765 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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