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 2003 Kia Sportage Petrol 1998cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 45,190 miles on the clock, averaging 3,831 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for CU53 FDC
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 45,190 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 3,831 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | CU53 FDC |
| Make | Kia |
| Model | Sportage |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1998cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | CU — Swansea, Cymru (Wales) |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About CU53 FDC
What car is CU53 FDC?
CU53 FDC is a silver Kia Sportage, petrol (1998cc). First registered in Swansea in 2003.
What is the mileage of CU53 FDC?
The last recorded mileage for CU53 FDC was 45,190 miles, recorded on 26 Sep 2014 during its most recent MOT test.
Has CU53 FDC passed its MOT?
CU53 FDC has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 26 Sep 2014.
Is CU53 FDC ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, CU53 FDC is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is CU53 FDC?
CU53 FDC is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.