2011 Kia Sportage · 26,918 MOT tests
2011 Kia Sportage reliability
2011 Kia Sportages fail 36.9% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 17 Sportage years (26,918 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Kia Sportages: 22.8%)
- 36.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Kia Sportages: 22.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 2% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- 98,507
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 26,918
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2011 against the years either side
- 2010 cars: 3% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does better)
- 2012 cars: 4% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does better)
- Weak spot: brakes, 14.3% of tests fail here (59% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 75% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2011 car carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
Common problems
What fails on a 2011 Kia Sportage
Fail rate by area
- Suspension17.5%
- Brakes14.3%
- Lights and electrics9.4%
- Tyres7.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.2%
- Steering3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 4.33%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 4.14%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Coil spring fractured or broken 3.98%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.92%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 3.14%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 2.71%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (19.61%) · Brake pads wearing thin (11.03%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.97%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (8.69%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.75%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (4.27%)
Other years
Every Kia Sportage year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2011 Kia Sportage reliable?
2011 Kia Sportages fail 36.9% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 17 Sportage years (26,918 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2011 Kia Sportage MOT?
Most often parking brake efficiency below minimum (4.33% of tests), suspension ball joint excessively worn (4.14% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (3.98% of tests).
How many miles should a 2011 Kia Sportage have done?
At its MOT aged about 12, a typical 2011 Kia Sportage shows 98,507 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2011 car?
A car first registered in 2011 carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
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