2011 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · AP11 HZM
2011 KIA Sportage (1.7L, diesel). First registered 31 Aug 2011. Recorded mileage 116,867 miles. MOT valid until 20 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,867 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AP11 HZM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/10/2026
- 116,867 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AP11 HZM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Kia Sportage (AP11 HZM) between November 2023 and October 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
AP11 HZM Mileage History
- 20/11/202394,202 mi
- 20/11/202394,203 mi+1 mi
- 20/11/202498,034 mi+3,831 mi
- 22/10/2025101,567 mi+3,533 mi
- 20/10/2026116,867 mi+15,300 mi
Average of roughly 7,771 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Sportage (SL)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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