2011 KIA Sportage 1.6L Petrol · GV11 KAS
2011 KIA Sportage (1.6L, petrol). First registered 28 Nov 2011. Recorded mileage 86,134 miles. MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,134 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
GV11 KAS Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/09/2026
- 86,134 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GV11 KAS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Kia Sportage (GV11 KAS) between November 2014 and September 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 26 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
GV11 KAS Mileage History
- 29/11/201424,137 mi
- 21/11/201530,891 mi+6,754 mi
- 21/11/201530,893 mi+2 mi
- 19/11/201638,183 mi+7,290 mi
- 26/06/201740,466 mi+2,283 mi
- 24/09/201844,541 mi+4,075 mi
- 25/09/201951,082 mi+6,541 mi
- 03/09/202055,890 mi+4,808 mi
- 24/09/202161,874 mi+5,984 mi
- 08/09/202267,817 mi+5,943 mi
- 13/09/202372,401 mi+4,584 mi
- 24/09/202477,897 mi+5,496 mi
- 24/09/202477,898 mi+1 mi
- 23/09/202582,351 mi+4,453 mi
- 23/09/202582,353 mi+2 mi
- 21/09/202686,110 mi+3,757 mi
- 26/09/202686,134 mi+24 mi
Average of roughly 5,243 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- DPF and EGR clogging on CRDi modelsModerate
Like many family SUVs, short journeys clog the DPF and EGR system, causing poor economy, limp mode and repeat warning lights on otherwise strong engines.
- AWD coupling and rear differential noiseModerate
Matched tyres and correct servicing matter. Neglect can lead to rear-coupling judder or differential whine, especially on higher-mileage AWD Sportages.
- Rear suspension bush and link wearModerate
A common UK wear theme rather than a design disaster. Bushes, links and dampers tire, leaving the rear of the car noisy and unsettled.
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