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EX55 MDZ

2005 Kia Sportage · Diesel · 1991cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1991cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1991cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 2 (80% pass rate). It has 146,628 miles on the clock, averaging 14,353 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 CRDi engine is known for d4ea and camshaft and cams.

MOT & Mileage History for EX55 MDZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
146,628
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2008
80%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
14,353

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading146,628 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,883
Average per year14,353
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EX55 MDZ 38k65k92k120k147k '08'16'12

Check EX55 MDZ

Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage146,628 miles
Since last MOT+8,883 miles
PASS
Mileage137,745 miles
Since last MOT+11,413 miles
PASS
Mileage126,332 miles
Since last MOT+12,218 miles
PASS
Mileage114,114 miles
Since last MOT+12,633 miles
PASS
Mileage101,481 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,481 miles
Since last MOT+25,529 miles
PASS
Mileage75,952 miles
Since last MOT+21,375 miles
PASS
Mileage54,577 miles
Since last MOT+16,457 miles
PASS
Mileage38,120 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,120 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Kia Sportage

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D4EA

Camshaft and cams

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 MDZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1991cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeEX — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About EX55 MDZ

What car is EX55 MDZ?

EX55 MDZ is an black Kia Sportage, diesel (1991cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2005.

What is the mileage of EX55 MDZ?

The last recorded mileage for EX55 MDZ was 146,628 miles, recorded on 26 May 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX55 MDZ passed its MOT?

EX55 MDZ has had 10 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (8 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 26 May 2016.

Is EX55 MDZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX55 MDZ 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 EX55 MDZ?

EX55 MDZ is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.