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AE61 GZH

2011 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

96,722 mi
Last recorded96,722 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Sportage74,137 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE61 GZH
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 96,722 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 95,117 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 93,515 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 90,728 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 79,302 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 63,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2018 45,249 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 38,343 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre small cuts and cracks in tread

Fail 6 Jul 2017 38,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread (4.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre small cuts and cracks in tread

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 30,125 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 20,773 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 18,163 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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AE61 GZH is a 2011 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AE61 GZH, 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 AE61 GZH registered?

AE61 GZH is a 2011 Kia Sportage, first registered on 13 December 2011.

Is AE61 GZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE61 GZH shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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