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BL54 UMC

2005 Kia Sportage · Petrol · 1975cc

Red Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1975cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 2005 Kia Sportage Petrol 1975cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 8 (67% pass rate). It has 91,617 miles on the clock, averaging 4,117 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Beta II engine is known for g4gc and ignition coils, plugs, and high-voltage wires.

MOT & Mileage History for BL54 UMC

MOT Status
Due date passed
91,617
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2008
67%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
4,117

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

Low mileage
Latest reading91,617 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,194
Average per year4,117
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BL54 UMC 26k42k59k75k92k '08'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage91,617 miles
Since last MOT+2,194 miles
PASS
Mileage89,423 miles
Since last MOT+2,500 miles
PASS
Mileage86,923 miles
Since last MOT+2,329 miles
PASS
Mileage84,594 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,594 miles
Since last MOT+2,678 miles
PASS
Mileage81,916 miles
Since last MOT+2,880 miles
PASS
Mileage79,036 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,036 miles
Since last MOT+3,143 miles
PASS
Mileage75,893 miles
Since last MOT+2,822 miles
PASS
Mileage73,071 miles
Since last MOT+2,769 miles
PASS
Mileage70,302 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,301 miles
Since last MOT+3,433 miles
PASS
Mileage66,868 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,868 miles
Since last MOT+3,721 miles
PASS
Mileage63,147 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,147 miles
Since last MOT+4,180 miles
PASS
Mileage58,967 miles
Since last MOT+4,483 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,484 miles
Since last MOT+3,885 miles
PASS
Mileage50,599 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,599 miles
Since last MOT+5,867 miles
PASS
Mileage44,732 miles
Since last MOT+9,527 miles
PASS
Mileage35,205 miles
Since last MOT+9,118 miles
PASS
Mileage26,087 miles
Since last MOT+573 miles
FAIL
Mileage25,514 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Kia Sportage

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G4GC

Ignition coils, plugs, and high-voltage wires

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 UMC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1975cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeBL — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About BL54 UMC

What car is BL54 UMC?

BL54 UMC is a red Kia Sportage, petrol (1975cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2005.

What is the mileage of BL54 UMC?

The last recorded mileage for BL54 UMC was 91,617 miles, recorded on 31 Jan 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BL54 UMC passed its MOT?

BL54 UMC has had 24 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (16 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 31 Jan 2024.

Is BL54 UMC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BL54 UMC is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is BL54 UMC?

BL54 UMC is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.