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MJ05 BYL

2005 Kia Sportage · Petrol · 1975cc

Black Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1975cc
ColourBlack
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 3 (86% pass rate). It has 113,198 miles on the clock, averaging 5,461 miles per year, 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 MJ05 BYL

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
113,198
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2008
86%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
5,461

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading113,198 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,767
Average per year5,461
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MJ05 BYL 16k41k65k89k113k '08'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage113,198 miles
Since last MOT+6,767 miles
PASS
Mileage106,431 miles
Since last MOT+8,018 miles
PASS
Mileage98,413 miles
Since last MOT+6,259 miles
PASS
Mileage92,154 miles
Since last MOT+4,877 miles
PASS
Mileage87,277 miles
Since last MOT+820 miles
PASS
Mileage86,457 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,457 miles
Since last MOT+4,991 miles
PASS
Mileage81,466 miles
Since last MOT+6,114 miles
PASS
Mileage75,352 miles
Since last MOT+61 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,291 miles
Since last MOT+7,261 miles
PASS
Mileage68,030 miles
Since last MOT+6,914 miles
PASS
Mileage61,116 miles
Since last MOT+6,361 miles
PASS
Mileage54,755 miles
Since last MOT+2,795 miles
PASS
Mileage51,960 miles
Since last MOT+1,100 miles
PASS
Mileage50,860 miles
Since last MOT+172 miles
PASS
Mileage50,688 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,689 miles
Since last MOT+3,631 miles
PASS
Mileage47,058 miles
Since last MOT+10,975 miles
PASS
Mileage36,083 miles
Since last MOT+9,098 miles
PASS
Mileage26,985 miles
Since last MOT+6,353 miles
PASS
Mileage20,632 miles
Since last MOT+4,339 miles
PASS
Mileage16,293 miles

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G4GC

Ignition coils, plugs, and high-voltage wires

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 BYL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1975cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeMJ — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About MJ05 BYL

What car is MJ05 BYL?

MJ05 BYL is an black Kia Sportage, petrol (1975cc). First registered in Manchester in 2005.

What is the mileage of MJ05 BYL?

The last recorded mileage for MJ05 BYL was 113,198 miles, recorded on 13 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MJ05 BYL passed its MOT?

MJ05 BYL has had 22 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (19 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 13 Jan 2026.

Is MJ05 BYL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MJ05 BYL 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 MJ05 BYL?

MJ05 BYL is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.