2011 KIA Sportage 2.0L Diesel · DF61 YDM
2011 KIA Sportage (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 97,530 miles. MOT expired on 18 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,530 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DF61 YDM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2025
- 97,530 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DF61 YDM 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 (DF61 YDM) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 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 (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
DF61 YDM Mileage History
- 20/10/202389,449 mi
- 20/10/202389,449 mi
- 16/10/202494,607 mi+5,158 mi
- 16/10/202597,530 mi+2,923 mi
- 17/10/202597,530 mi
Average of roughly 4,053 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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