2011 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · SP61 VMX
2011 KIA Sportage (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 117,056 miles. MOT expired on 13 Jun 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (15 Mar 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,056 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.7L
- 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.
SP61 VMX Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 12/06/2023
- 117,056 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SP61 VMX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Kia Sportage (SP61 VMX) between June 2022 and June 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 June 2023 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 (10 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
SP61 VMX Mileage History
- 13/06/2022107,727 mi
- 13/06/2022107,727 mi
- 07/06/2023116,904 mi+9,177 mi
- 12/06/2023117,056 mi+152 mi
Average of roughly 9,358 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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