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 2018 Kia Sportage Diesel 1685cc has had 7 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing once (86% pass rate). It has 34,816 miles on the clock, averaging 2,666 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.7 CRDi engine is known for d4fd.
MOT & Mileage History for BU18 VRJ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 34,816 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 2,666 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 7 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 | BU18 VRJ |
| Make | Kia |
| Model | Sportage |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1685cc |
| Year | 2018 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BU — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 18 — March 2018 to August 2018 |
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About BU18 VRJ
What car is BU18 VRJ?
BU18 VRJ is a blue Kia Sportage, diesel (1685cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2018.
What is the mileage of BU18 VRJ?
The last recorded mileage for BU18 VRJ was 34,816 miles, recorded on 26 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BU18 VRJ passed its MOT?
BU18 VRJ has had 7 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (6 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 26 Feb 2026.
Is BU18 VRJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BU18 VRJ 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 BU18 VRJ?
BU18 VRJ is approximately 8 years old. Age identifier 18 means registered between 1 March 2018 and 31 August 2018.