2011 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · MK11 VHH
2011 KIA Sportage (1.7L, diesel). First registered 07 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 121,691 miles. MOT valid until 24 Oct 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,691 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MK11 VHH Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/10/2026
- 121,691 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MK11 VHH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Kia Sportage (MK11 VHH) between February 2014 and October 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 26 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (13 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”.
MK11 VHH Mileage History
- 21/02/201425,708 mi
- 12/02/201540,956 mi+15,248 mi
- 29/02/201655,706 mi+14,750 mi
- 03/03/201764,852 mi+9,146 mi
- 24/03/201879,364 mi+14,512 mi
- 04/03/201987,157 mi+7,793 mi
- 04/06/202090,159 mi+3,002 mi
- 04/06/202090,159 mi
- 10/06/202191,822 mi+1,663 mi
- 13/06/202295,146 mi+3,324 mi
- 13/06/202295,145 mi-1 mi
- 03/10/2023101,040 mi+5,895 mi
- 03/10/2023101,040 mi
- 01/10/2024105,760 mi+4,720 mi
- 01/10/2024105,769 mi+9 mi
- 04/09/2025111,640 mi+5,871 mi
- 10/09/2025111,710 mi+70 mi
- 26/10/2026121,691 mi+9,981 mi
Average of roughly 7,572 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Rear suspension bush and link wearModerate
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