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EO51 BUV

2001 Kia Sportage · Petrol · 1998cc

Grey Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1998cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 2001 Kia Sportage Petrol 1998cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 9 (63% pass rate). It has 83,926 miles on the clock, averaging 4,082 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EO51 BUV

MOT Status
Due date passed
83,926
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2005
63%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
4,082

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading83,926 miles
Reading date
Miles last year38
Average per year4,082
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EO51 BUV 19k35k51k68k84k '05'21'13

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage83,926 miles
Since last MOT+38 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,888 miles
Since last MOT+7,683 miles
PASS
Mileage76,205 miles
Since last MOT+15,498 miles
PASS
Mileage60,707 miles
Since last MOT+745 miles
PASS
Mileage59,962 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,962 miles
Since last MOT+1,607 miles
PASS
Mileage58,355 miles
Since last MOT+3,596 miles
PASS
Mileage54,759 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,759 miles
Since last MOT+544 miles
PASS
Mileage54,215 miles
Since last MOT+3,869 miles
PASS
Mileage50,346 miles
Since last MOT+5,023 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,323 miles
Since last MOT+2,461 miles
PASS
Mileage42,862 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,860 miles
Since last MOT+3,854 miles
PASS
Mileage39,006 miles
Since last MOT+4,464 miles
PASS
Mileage34,542 miles
Since last MOT+3,992 miles
PASS
Mileage30,550 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,550 miles
Since last MOT+4,451 miles
PASS
Mileage26,099 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage26,079 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage26,077 miles
Since last MOT+3,897 miles
PASS
Mileage22,180 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage22,180 miles
Since last MOT+3,522 miles
PASS
Mileage18,658 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 BUV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1998cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeEO — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About EO51 BUV

What car is EO51 BUV?

EO51 BUV is an grey Kia Sportage, petrol (1998cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2001.

What is the mileage of EO51 BUV?

The last recorded mileage for EO51 BUV was 83,926 miles, recorded on 3 Nov 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO51 BUV passed its MOT?

EO51 BUV has had 24 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (15 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 3 Nov 2021.

Is EO51 BUV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EO51 BUV is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2001, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is EO51 BUV?

EO51 BUV is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.