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 1685cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 2 (80% pass rate). It has 175,317 miles on the clock, averaging 20,412 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.7 CRDi engine is known for d4fd.
MOT & Mileage History for AY16 VLT
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 175,317 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 17,647 |
| Average per year | 20,412 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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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 VLT |
| Make | Kia |
| Model | Sportage |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1685cc |
| Year | 2016 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AY — Ipswich, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 16 — March 2016 to August 2016 |
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About AY16 VLT
What car is AY16 VLT?
AY16 VLT is an black Kia Sportage, diesel (1685cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2016.
What is the mileage of AY16 VLT?
The last recorded mileage for AY16 VLT was 175,317 miles, recorded on 6 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AY16 VLT passed its MOT?
AY16 VLT has had 10 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (8 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 6 Jan 2026.
Is AY16 VLT ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AY16 VLT 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 VLT?
AY16 VLT is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.