Vehicle summary
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 2016 Kia Sportage Diesel 1700cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 2 (80% pass rate). It has 79,354 miles on the clock, averaging 5,603 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.7 CRDi engine is known for d4fd.
MOT & Mileage History for AY16 VLS
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 79,354 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,362 |
| Average per year | 5,603 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Kia Sportage
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D4FD
Chain elongates (longer life than related U2 engines, but still fails).
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AY16 VLS |
| Make | Kia |
| Model | Sportage |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1700cc |
| Year | 2016 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AY — Ipswich, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 16 — March 2016 to August 2016 |
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About AY16 VLS
What car is AY16 VLS?
AY16 VLS is an grey Kia Sportage, diesel (1700cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2016.
What is the mileage of AY16 VLS?
The last recorded mileage for AY16 VLS was 79,354 miles, recorded on 3 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AY16 VLS passed its MOT?
AY16 VLS has had 10 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (8 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 3 Mar 2026.
Is AY16 VLS ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AY16 VLS 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 AY16 VLS?
AY16 VLS is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.