2011 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · AF11 PTZ

The 2011 Kia Sportage presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 30 January 2026 at 60,971 miles passed with no defects recorded, and the four preceding annual tests from February 2023 to February 2025 also returned passes with no advisories. The only blemish is a failed test on 13 February 2023 at 49,450 miles, which the DVSA record shows with no defects listed; the vehicle passed later that same day at 49,467 miles, indicating the failure was administrative or a trivial correction rather than a mechanical fault. Recorded mileage sits at 60,971 against an early 2011 build, averaging roughly 4,065 miles per year. The odometer advanced from 49,467 in February 2023 to 57,315 by February 2025, then to 60,971 by January 2026. That is low annual use for a 15-year-old SUV. The clean record with no corrosion, suspension bush, or brake disc advisories across five years suggests the previous keeper stored or lightly drove the car and kept basic upkeep current, though long idle periods can hide perished seals or flat-spotted tyres not caught in a test lane. A buyer should still inspect the Sportage in person for age-related issues the MOT will not always flag. Check suspension bushes and coil springs for cracking after years of low-mileage standing, and confirm brake calipers are not binding from disuse. Examine underside structural integrity for early corrosion, particularly on sills and subframes, since a dry MOT history does not rule out surface rust. Verify the tyres are not aged or crazed despite adequate tread, and test the drivetrain for any hesitation from infrequent running. The documented history supports a sound purchase, but a pre-sale inspection remains sensible on a low-use vehicle of this age.