2011 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · DW56 CAT
2011 KIA Sportage (1.7L, diesel). First registered 21/07/2011. Recorded mileage 148,229 miles. MOT valid until 11/11/2026. Taxed until 01/02/2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/11/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/02/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,229 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2011
- Engine
- 1685cc
DW56 CAT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/11/2025
- 148,229 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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DW56 CAT Mileage History
- 17/10/2023142,300 mi
- 18/10/2023142,300 mi
- 24/10/2024146,683 mi+4,383 mi
- 11/11/2025148,228 mi+1,545 mi
- 12/11/2025148,229 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 2,860 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DW56 CAT 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 (DW56 CAT) between October 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 November 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: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
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