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YS11 VVW

2011 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

123,840 mi
Last recorded123,840 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Sportage74,137 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS11 VVW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 123,840 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2024 116,646 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 111,374 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2022 111,374 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 105,526 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 105,526 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 97,704 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 90,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Nov 2019 90,909 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 79,999 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 72,923 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 66,327 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 66,319 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre edge getting low inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre punctured

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 59,980 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 52,279 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs wearing

front brake pads wearing

osr tyre wearng on inner edge

How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?

Based on 2,634,551 MOT tests across 296,598 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
7,022
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
296,598
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,003
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,822
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,522
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,705
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YS11 VVW is a 2011 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2011 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 74,137 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Sportage fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 16,003 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YS11 VVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sportage typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 15 years old, this Kia Sportage is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YS11 VVW registered?

YS11 VVW is a 2011 Kia Sportage, first registered on 8 July 2011.

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