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EL03 RAS

2016 Kia Sportage · Diesel · 1685cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 10 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2016
FuelDiesel
Engine1685cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantDiesel post-2015 (Euro 6)
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 2016 Kia Sportage Diesel 1685cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 5 (62% pass rate). It has 41,115 miles on the clock, averaging 4,032 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.7 CRDi engine is known for d4fd.

MOT & Mileage History for EL03 RAS

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
41,115
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2019
62%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
4,032

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading41,115 miles
Reading date
Miles last year97
Average per year4,032
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EL03 RAS 12k19k26k34k41k '19'26'22

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage41,115 miles
Since last MOT+97 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,018 miles
Since last MOT+7,484 miles
PASS
Mileage33,534 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage33,532 miles
Since last MOT+4,026 miles
PASS
Mileage29,506 miles
Since last MOT+3,917 miles
PASS
Mileage25,589 miles
Since last MOT+2,931 miles
PASS
Mileage22,658 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage22,656 miles
Since last MOT+3,887 miles
PASS
Mileage18,769 miles
Since last MOT+2,758 miles
PASS
Mileage16,011 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage16,011 miles
Since last MOT+4,362 miles
PASS
Mileage11,649 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage11,649 miles

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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

RegistrationEL03 RAS
MakeKia
ModelSportage
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1685cc
Year2016
First registered
Area codeEL — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About EL03 RAS

What car is EL03 RAS?

EL03 RAS is an silver Kia Sportage, diesel (1685cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2016.

What is the mileage of EL03 RAS?

The last recorded mileage for EL03 RAS was 41,115 miles, recorded on 30 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EL03 RAS passed its MOT?

EL03 RAS has had 13 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (8 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 30 Jul 2026.

Is EL03 RAS ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EL03 RAS 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 EL03 RAS?

EL03 RAS is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.