Kia Sportage (2011)
2011 Kia Sportage
CarHunch analysed 8,704 real MOT records for the 2011 Kia Sportage.
Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2011 Kia Sportage sits almost exactly at the UK average pass rate of 79.3%, so reliability is broadly in line with other cars its age—but the headline concern is that 52.2% have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, well above typical levels, which warrants a thorough pre-purchase inspection. Diesel models (79% pass rate) lag slightly behind petrol versions (80.6%), though the difference is marginal.
These Sportages are averaging 75,136 miles at test time, which is reasonable for a 13-year-old vehicle, and the 3.14 average failures per test suggests wear-and-tear issues rather than fundamental design flaws. The 20 advisories per vehicle on average point to accumulated minor niggles across trim, seals, and suspension components—a long-term owner should budget for steady maintenance and prioritise a full pre-purchase history check given the high dangerous defect rate.
The 2011 Kia Sportage has a decent first-time pass rate (79.3%), but a higher-than-average share of vehicles have had serious defects recorded — the individual vehicle's history matters a lot here.
These stats describe 8,704 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.
What tends to go wrong
Across 8,704 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2011.
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Petrol vs Diesel
Pass rate difference of 1.6 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.
Before you buy a 2011 Kia Sportage
Based on MOT data from 8,704 vehicles — here's what to check.
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Check the full MOT history.
52.2% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded -
recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
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| Diesel (83%) | 7,256 | 79% | 3.17 |
| Petrol (17%) | 1,448 | 80.6% | 2.97 |
Colour Breakdown
Based on 289,401 Kia Sportage vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.
Mileage Distribution
Most 2011 Kia Sportage vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2011 Kia Sportage vehicles fall between 60,942 and 91,519 miles.
2011 Kia Sportage — Still on the Road
Most 2011 Kia Sportages are still being driven.
Strong survival — 6,764 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 82% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.
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