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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 4 (64% pass rate). It has 79,471 miles on the clock, averaging 6,446 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SY53 LYR
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 79,471 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,870 |
| Average per year | 6,446 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SY53 LYR |
| Make | Kia |
| Model | Sportage |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1998cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SY — Inverness, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SY53 LYR
What car is SY53 LYR?
SY53 LYR is an silver Kia Sportage, petrol (1998cc). First registered in Inverness in 2003.
What is the mileage of SY53 LYR?
The last recorded mileage for SY53 LYR was 79,471 miles, recorded on 27 Nov 2013 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SY53 LYR passed its MOT?
SY53 LYR has had 11 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (7 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 27 Nov 2013.
Is SY53 LYR ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY53 LYR 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 LYR?
SY53 LYR is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.