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 2005 Kia Sportage Diesel 1991cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 5 (77% pass rate). It has 124,955 miles on the clock, averaging 6,311 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 CRDi engine is known for d4ea and camshaft and cams.
MOT & Mileage History for EF05 XAB
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 124,955 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 9,863 |
| Average per year | 6,311 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Kia Sportage
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D4EA
Camshaft and cams
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | EF05 XAB |
| Make | Kia |
| Model | Sportage |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1991cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EF — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About EF05 XAB
What car is EF05 XAB?
EF05 XAB is an black Kia Sportage, diesel (1991cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2005.
What is the mileage of EF05 XAB?
The last recorded mileage for EF05 XAB was 124,955 miles, recorded on 20 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EF05 XAB passed its MOT?
EF05 XAB has had 22 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (17 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 20 Aug 2025.
Is EF05 XAB ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF05 XAB is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is EF05 XAB?
EF05 XAB is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.