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HFZ 7897

2011 Kia Sportage 1 CRDI

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,607 mi
Last recorded86,607 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHFZ 7897
MakeKia
ModelSportage 1 CRDI
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 86,607 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 81,034 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 69,260 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 59,256 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 45,298 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 45,125 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 37,809 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 37,763 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 31,844 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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HFZ 7897 is a 2011 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 77.8%.

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 HFZ 7897, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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How do I check the history of HFZ 7897?

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What year was HFZ 7897 registered?

HFZ 7897 is a 2011 Kia Sportage 1 CRDI, first registered on 20 October 2011.

Is HFZ 7897 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HFZ 7897 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HFZ 7897 have outstanding finance?

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