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ML53 TLK

2003 Kia Sportage · Petrol · 1998cc

Black Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1998cc
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 2003 Kia Sportage Petrol 1998cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 71,034 miles on the clock, averaging 4,357 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for ML53 TLK

MOT Status
Due date passed
71,034
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
4,357

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

Low mileage
Latest reading71,034 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,289
Average per year4,357
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ML53 TLK 16k30k43k57k71k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage71,034 miles
Since last MOT+12,289 miles
PASS
Mileage58,745 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,745 miles
Since last MOT+4,407 miles
PASS
Mileage54,338 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,335 miles
Since last MOT+2,279 miles
PASS
Mileage52,056 miles
Since last MOT+3,678 miles
PASS
Mileage48,378 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,378 miles
Since last MOT+3,928 miles
PASS
Mileage44,450 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,450 miles
Since last MOT+2,414 miles
PASS
Mileage42,036 miles
Since last MOT+2,843 miles
PASS
Mileage39,193 miles
Since last MOT+5,361 miles
PASS
Mileage33,832 miles
Since last MOT+4,459 miles
PASS
Mileage29,373 miles
Since last MOT+4,970 miles
PASS
Mileage24,403 miles
Since last MOT+4,508 miles
PASS
Mileage19,895 miles
Since last MOT+2,976 miles
PASS
Mileage16,919 miles
Since last MOT+1,126 miles
PASS
Mileage15,793 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 TLK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1998cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeML — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About ML53 TLK

What car is ML53 TLK?

ML53 TLK is an black Kia Sportage, petrol (1998cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of ML53 TLK?

The last recorded mileage for ML53 TLK was 71,034 miles, recorded on 22 Jun 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ML53 TLK passed its MOT?

ML53 TLK has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 22 Jun 2019.

Is ML53 TLK ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML53 TLK is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is ML53 TLK?

ML53 TLK is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.