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A23 LRP

2011 Kia Sportage

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,659 mi
Last recorded83,659 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Sportage74,137 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 LRP
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 83,659 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 79,327 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 74,495 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 74,471 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 74,446 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 69,572 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 63,970 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 63,872 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 55,096 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 46,606 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 41,222 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 34,926 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 29,365 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre defective ()

front wipers beginning to split

Fail 24 Aug 2016 29,365 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Spare tyre defective ()

front wipers beginning to split

Pass 24 Aug 2015 23,717 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 19,520 miles

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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A23 LRP is a 2011 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A23 LRP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A23 LRP registered?

A23 LRP is a 2011 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is A23 LRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A23 LRP shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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