2011 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · CV61 EFU
2011 KIA Sportage (1.7L, diesel). First registered 15 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 156,102 miles. MOT expired on 16 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,102 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CV61 EFU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2025
- 156,102 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CV61 EFU 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 (CV61 EFU) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (13 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Nearside Rear Inner Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn stabiliser (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
CV61 EFU Mileage History
- 18/10/2023141,734 mi
- 18/10/2023141,734 mi
- 15/10/2024149,249 mi+7,515 mi
- 14/10/2025156,102 mi+6,853 mi
- 14/10/2025156,102 mi
Average of roughly 7,217 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Sportage (SL)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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