Vehicle summary
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 9 (59% pass rate). It has 95,215 miles on the clock, averaging 5,432 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for ML53 TLN
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 95,215 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 8,310 |
| Average per year | 5,432 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | ML53 TLN |
| Make | Kia |
| Model | Sportage |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1998cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | ML — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About ML53 TLN
What car is ML53 TLN?
ML53 TLN is an silver Kia Sportage, petrol (1998cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.
What is the mileage of ML53 TLN?
The last recorded mileage for ML53 TLN was 95,215 miles, recorded on 20 Nov 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ML53 TLN passed its MOT?
ML53 TLN has had 22 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (13 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 20 Nov 2019.
Is ML53 TLN ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML53 TLN 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 TLN?
ML53 TLN is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.