2011 KIA Sportage 2.0L Diesel · FR53 RAN
2011 KIA Sportage (2.0L, diesel). First registered 03 Oct 2011. Recorded mileage 156,916 miles. MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,916 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FR53 RAN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/04/2026
- 156,916 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FR53 RAN 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 (FR53 RAN) between October 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 April 2026 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 (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.
FR53 RAN Mileage History
- 26/10/2023138,836 mi
- 28/10/2024146,728 mi+7,892 mi
- 28/10/2024146,728 mi
- 23/04/2026156,916 mi+10,188 mi
- 23/04/2026156,916 mi
Average of roughly 7,258 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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