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EU54 RUC

2005 Kia Sportage · Petrol · 1975cc

Red Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1975cc
ColourRed
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 2005 Kia Sportage Petrol 1975cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 77,109 miles on the clock, averaging 3,731 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Beta II engine is known for g4gc and ignition coils, plugs, and high-voltage wires.

MOT & Mileage History for EU54 RUC

MOT Status
Due date passed
77,109
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2008
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
3,731

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 reading77,109 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,751
Average per year3,731
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EU54 RUC 20k35k49k63k77k '08'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage77,109 miles
Since last MOT+3,751 miles
PASS
Mileage73,358 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,358 miles
Since last MOT+3,823 miles
PASS
Mileage69,535 miles
Since last MOT+1,680 miles
PASS
Mileage67,855 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,855 miles
Since last MOT+2,091 miles
PASS
Mileage65,764 miles
Since last MOT+2,459 miles
PASS
Mileage63,305 miles
Since last MOT+3,445 miles
PASS
Mileage59,860 miles
Since last MOT+2,989 miles
PASS
Mileage56,871 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,871 miles
Since last MOT+3,608 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,263 miles
Since last MOT+3,295 miles
PASS
Mileage49,968 miles
Since last MOT+4,718 miles
PASS
Mileage45,250 miles
Since last MOT+5,571 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,679 miles
Since last MOT+4,050 miles
PASS
Mileage35,629 miles
Since last MOT+4,182 miles
PASS
Mileage31,447 miles
Since last MOT+4,625 miles
PASS
Mileage26,822 miles
Since last MOT+6,364 miles
PASS
Mileage20,458 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage20,458 miles

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G4GC

Ignition coils, plugs, and high-voltage wires

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU54 RUC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1975cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeEU — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About EU54 RUC

What car is EU54 RUC?

EU54 RUC is an red Kia Sportage, petrol (1975cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2005.

What is the mileage of EU54 RUC?

The last recorded mileage for EU54 RUC was 77,109 miles, recorded on 21 Apr 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EU54 RUC passed its MOT?

EU54 RUC has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 21 Apr 2023.

Is EU54 RUC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EU54 RUC is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is EU54 RUC?

EU54 RUC is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.