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ML05 LCJ

2005 Kia Sportage · Diesel · 1991cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1991cc
ColourSilver
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 28 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 10 (64% pass rate). It has 89,970 miles on the clock, averaging 4,451 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 CRDi engine is known for d4ea and camshaft and cams.

MOT & Mileage History for ML05 LCJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
89,970
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2008
64%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
4,451

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

Low mileage
Latest reading89,970 miles
Reading date
Miles last year17
Average per year4,451
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ML05 LCJ 14k33k52k71k90k '08'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage89,970 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,953 miles
Since last MOT+3,126 miles
PASS
Mileage86,827 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,827 miles
Since last MOT+1,875 miles
PASS
Mileage84,952 miles
Since last MOT+2,057 miles
PASS
Mileage82,895 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,894 miles
Since last MOT+2,086 miles
PASS
Mileage80,808 miles
Since last MOT+1,341 miles
PASS
Mileage79,467 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,467 miles
Since last MOT+2,693 miles
PASS
Mileage76,774 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,773 miles
Since last MOT+3,219 miles
PASS
Mileage73,554 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,554 miles
Since last MOT+5,332 miles
PASS
Mileage68,222 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,222 miles
Since last MOT+363 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,859 miles
Since last MOT+4,700 miles
PASS
Mileage63,159 miles
Since last MOT+5,770 miles
PASS
Mileage57,389 miles
Since last MOT+5,861 miles
PASS
Mileage51,528 miles
Since last MOT+5,313 miles
PASS
Mileage46,215 miles
Since last MOT+7,136 miles
PASS
Mileage39,079 miles
Since last MOT+7,348 miles
PASS
Mileage31,731 miles
Since last MOT+4,049 miles
PASS
Mileage27,682 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage27,681 miles
Since last MOT+8,331 miles
PASS
Mileage19,350 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage19,350 miles
Since last MOT+5,041 miles
PASS
Mileage14,309 miles

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D4EA

Camshaft and cams

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 LCJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1991cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeML — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About ML05 LCJ

What car is ML05 LCJ?

ML05 LCJ is an silver Kia Sportage, diesel (1991cc). First registered in Manchester in 2005.

What is the mileage of ML05 LCJ?

The last recorded mileage for ML05 LCJ was 89,970 miles, recorded on 25 Mar 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ML05 LCJ passed its MOT?

ML05 LCJ has had 28 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (18 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 25 Mar 2025.

Is ML05 LCJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML05 LCJ 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 ML05 LCJ?

ML05 LCJ is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.