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ML05 USB

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 93,246 miles on the clock, averaging 6,510 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 ML05 USB

MOT Status
Due date passed
93,246
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2008
61%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
6,510

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading93,246 miles
Reading date
Miles last year961
Average per year6,510
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ML05 USB 29k45k61k77k93k '08'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage93,246 miles
Since last MOT+961 miles
PASS
Mileage92,285 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,285 miles
Since last MOT+5,178 miles
PASS
Mileage87,107 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
PASS
Mileage87,096 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,096 miles
Since last MOT+3,354 miles
PASS
Mileage83,742 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,742 miles
Since last MOT+4,621 miles
PASS
Mileage79,121 miles
Since last MOT+7,109 miles
PASS
Mileage72,012 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,012 miles
Since last MOT+19,258 miles
PASS
Mileage52,754 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,754 miles
Since last MOT+5,611 miles
PASS
Mileage47,143 miles
Since last MOT+5,314 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,829 miles
Since last MOT+5,681 miles
PASS
Mileage36,148 miles
Since last MOT+6,991 miles
PASS
Mileage29,157 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage29,157 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Kia Sportage

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G4GC

Ignition coils, plugs, and high-voltage wires

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 USB
MakeKia
ModelSportage
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1975cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeML — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About ML05 USB

What car is ML05 USB?

ML05 USB is an black Kia Sportage, petrol (1975cc). First registered in Manchester in 2005.

What is the mileage of ML05 USB?

The last recorded mileage for ML05 USB was 93,246 miles, recorded on 21 Mar 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ML05 USB passed its MOT?

ML05 USB has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 21 Mar 2018.

Is ML05 USB ULEZ compliant?

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

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