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SK53 JAO

2003 Kia Sportage · Petrol · 1998cc

Black Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 6 (57% pass rate). It has 96,386 miles on the clock, averaging 9,011 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SK53 JAO

MOT Status
Due date passed
96,386
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
57%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
9,011

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading96,386 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year9,011
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SK53 JAO 32k48k64k80k96k '06'13'10

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage96,386 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,385 miles
Since last MOT+8,097 miles
PASS
Mileage88,288 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,286 miles
Since last MOT+8,817 miles
PASS
Mileage79,469 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,447 miles
Since last MOT+9,247 miles
PASS
Mileage70,200 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,200 miles
Since last MOT+10,179 miles
PASS
Mileage60,021 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,014 miles
Since last MOT+11,849 miles
PASS
Mileage48,165 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,165 miles
Since last MOT+10,065 miles
PASS
Mileage38,100 miles
Since last MOT+6,472 miles
PASS
Mileage31,628 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK53 JAO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1998cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSK — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SK53 JAO

What car is SK53 JAO?

SK53 JAO is an black Kia Sportage, petrol (1998cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SK53 JAO?

The last recorded mileage for SK53 JAO was 96,386 miles, recorded on 23 Oct 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SK53 JAO passed its MOT?

SK53 JAO has had 14 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (8 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 23 Oct 2013.

Is SK53 JAO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SK53 JAO 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 SK53 JAO?

SK53 JAO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.