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MJ05 BYV

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 4 MOT tests on record, passing 3 and failing once (75% pass rate). It has 41,739 miles on the clock, averaging 7,164 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 BYV

MOT Status
Due date passed
41,739
Last Mileage
Recorded
4
Total Tests
Since 2008
75%
Pass Rate
3 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 4 tests on record
7,164

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading41,739 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,686
Average per year7,164
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for MJ05 BYV 21k26k31k36k42k '08'11'10

Check MJ05 BYV

Full MOT Test History 4 tests on record

PASS
Mileage41,739 miles
Since last MOT+4,686 miles
PASS
Mileage37,053 miles
Since last MOT+9,947 miles
PASS
Mileage27,106 miles
Since last MOT+6,573 miles
FAIL
Mileage20,533 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Kia Sportage

These are the most commonly reported problems on Kia Sportage models (2004–2010), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

G4GC

Ignition coils, plugs, and high-voltage wires

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 BYV
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 BYV

What car is MJ05 BYV?

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

What is the mileage of MJ05 BYV?

The last recorded mileage for MJ05 BYV was 41,739 miles, recorded on 13 Jan 2011 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MJ05 BYV passed its MOT?

MJ05 BYV has had 4 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (3 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 13 Jan 2011.

Is MJ05 BYV ULEZ compliant?

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

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