The road tax status for LT53 YCX is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for LT53 YCX?

The MOT for LT53 YCX is valid and due for renewal on or before 3 September 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of LT53 YCX?

The recorded mileage for LT53 YCX is 90,178 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is LT53 YCX ULEZ compliant?

No, LT53 YCX does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

2003 KIA Sportage 2.0L Petrol · LT53 YCX

LT53 YCX

2003 KIA Sportage (2.0L, petrol). First registered 23/09/2003. Recorded mileage 90,178 miles. MOT valid until 03/09/2027.

Make & Model: KIA SPORTAGE
Year / Origin: 2003 · Wimbledon (South London)
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 03/09/2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 90,178 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 2.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Mileage: 90,178 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 2003
Engine: 1998cc

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LT53 YCX Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 02/09/2026
90,178 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (9 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

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LT53 YCX Mileage History

03/09/202483,279 mi
12/08/202587,231 mi+3,952 mi
14/08/202587,233 mi+2 mi
26/08/202690,145 mi+2,912 mi
02/09/202690,178 mi+33 mi

Average of roughly 3,456 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

LT53 YCX MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 26 Sept 2026, 12:45

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Kia Sportage (LT53 YCX) between September 2024 and September 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 02 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 22 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i)”; “Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.

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