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 Sorento Diesel 2497cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 5 (58% pass rate). It has 138,619 miles on the clock, averaging 13,131 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SL53 VAX
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 138,619 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 316 |
| Average per year | 13,131 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SL53 VAX |
| Make | Kia |
| Model | Sorento |
| Colour | Maroon |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 2497cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SL — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SL53 VAX
What car is SL53 VAX?
SL53 VAX is an maroon Kia Sorento, diesel (2497cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SL53 VAX?
The last recorded mileage for SL53 VAX was 138,619 miles, recorded on 21 Mar 2014 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SL53 VAX passed its MOT?
SL53 VAX has had 12 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (7 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 21 Mar 2014.
Is SL53 VAX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL53 VAX is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is SL53 VAX?
SL53 VAX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.