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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 2003 Kia Sorento Diesel 2500cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 179,602 miles on the clock, averaging 14,064 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for CU53 BWE
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 179,602 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 14,064 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | CU53 BWE |
| Make | Kia |
| Model | Sorento |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 2500cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | CU — Swansea, Cymru (Wales) |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About CU53 BWE
What car is CU53 BWE?
CU53 BWE is a silver Kia Sorento, diesel (2500cc). First registered in Swansea in 2003.
What is the mileage of CU53 BWE?
The last recorded mileage for CU53 BWE was 179,602 miles, recorded on 2 Aug 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has CU53 BWE passed its MOT?
CU53 BWE has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 2 Aug 2016.
Is CU53 BWE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, CU53 BWE is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is CU53 BWE?
CU53 BWE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.