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SY53 DJX

2003 Kia Sportage · Petrol · 1998cc

Black Registered in Inverness, 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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 2 (80% pass rate). It has 90,656 miles on the clock, averaging 7,428 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SY53 DJX

MOT Status
Due date passed
90,656
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
7,428

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading90,656 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,588
Average per year7,428
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY53 DJX 28k43k59k75k91k '06'14'10

Check SY53 DJX

Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage90,656 miles
Since last MOT+6,588 miles
PASS
Mileage84,068 miles
Since last MOT+4,587 miles
PASS
Mileage79,481 miles
Since last MOT+8,441 miles
PASS
Mileage71,040 miles
Since last MOT+8,991 miles
PASS
Mileage62,049 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,044 miles
Since last MOT+5,116 miles
PASS
Mileage56,928 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,928 miles
Since last MOT+14,779 miles
PASS
Mileage42,149 miles
Since last MOT+14,397 miles
PASS
Mileage27,752 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 DJX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1998cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SY53 DJX

What car is SY53 DJX?

SY53 DJX is an black Kia Sportage, petrol (1998cc). First registered in Inverness in 2003.

What is the mileage of SY53 DJX?

The last recorded mileage for SY53 DJX was 90,656 miles, recorded on 5 Nov 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY53 DJX passed its MOT?

SY53 DJX has had 10 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (8 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 5 Nov 2014.

Is SY53 DJX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY53 DJX 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 SY53 DJX?

SY53 DJX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.