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AF11 ZKU

2011 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

83,458 mi
Last recorded83,458 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Sportage74,137 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF11 ZKU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 83,458 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 76,953 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 74,411 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 74,411 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 70,592 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 67,174 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 64,035 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 64,031 miles

No recordable diesel smoke emissions noted

Fail 17 Nov 2020 64,031 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 61,874 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 54,197 miles

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Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 46,522 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 39,642 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 32,293 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 25,969 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 22,560 miles

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

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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AF11 ZKU is a 2011 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AF11 ZKU, 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 AF11 ZKU registered?

AF11 ZKU is a 2011 Kia Sportage, first registered on 7 March 2011.

Is AF11 ZKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF11 ZKU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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