2011 KIA Sportage 2.0L Diesel · SM11 ETE
2011 KIA Sportage (2.0L, diesel). First registered 14 May 2011. Recorded mileage 173,734 miles. MOT valid until 13 Oct 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,734 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- 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.
SM11 ETE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2025
- 173,734 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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SM11 ETE Mileage History
- 29/09/2023147,654 mi
- 02/10/2023147,654 mi
- 30/09/2024156,787 mi+9,133 mi
- 01/10/2025173,733 mi+16,946 mi
- 15/10/2025173,734 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 12,754 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SM11 ETE 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 (SM11 ETE) between September 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 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 (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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