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AB53 BEC

2018 Kia Sportage · Diesel · 1685cc

Red Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 8 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2018
FuelDiesel
Engine1685cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantDiesel post-2015 (Euro 6)
Est. Annual Tax£190

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2018 Kia Sportage Diesel 1685cc has had 5 MOT tests on record, passing every one. It has 79,880 miles on the clock, averaging 5,309 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.7 CRDi engine is known for d4fd.

MOT & Mileage History for AB53 BEC

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
79,880
Last Mileage
Recorded
5
Total Tests
Since 2021
100%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 0 failed ✓

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

0

MOT failures recorded

Out of 5 tests on record
5,309

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading79,880 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,673
Average per year5,309
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AB53 BEC 56k62k68k74k80k '21'25'23

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Full MOT Test History 5 tests on record

PASS
Mileage79,880 miles
Since last MOT+9,673 miles
PASS
Mileage70,207 miles
Since last MOT+1,730 miles
PASS
Mileage68,477 miles
Since last MOT+2,466 miles
PASS
Mileage66,011 miles
Since last MOT+9,981 miles
PASS
Mileage56,030 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Kia Sportage

These are the most commonly reported problems on Kia Sportage models (2010–2022), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

D4FD

Chain elongates (longer life than related U2 engines, but still fails).

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB53 BEC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1685cc
Year2018
First registered
Area codeAB — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AB53 BEC

What car is AB53 BEC?

AB53 BEC is an red Kia Sportage, diesel (1685cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2018.

What is the mileage of AB53 BEC?

The last recorded mileage for AB53 BEC was 79,880 miles, recorded on 25 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AB53 BEC passed its MOT?

AB53 BEC has had 5 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (5 passes, 0 failures). It last passed on 25 Oct 2025.

Is AB53 BEC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AB53 BEC is likely ULEZ compliant. Diesel post-2015 (Euro 6). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is AB53 BEC?

AB53 BEC is approximately 8 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.