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AK53 VZL

2003 Kia Carens · Diesel · 1991cc

Red Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1991cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Carens Diesel 1991cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 151,592 miles on the clock, averaging 9,910 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for AK53 VZL

MOT Status
Due date passed
151,592
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
9,910

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading151,592 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,903
Average per year9,910
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AK53 VZL 38k67k95k123k152k '06'18'14

Check AK53 VZL

Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage151,592 miles
Since last MOT+2,903 miles
PASS
Mileage148,689 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage148,683 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage148,679 miles
Since last MOT+7,207 miles
PASS
Mileage141,472 miles
Since last MOT+332 miles
FAIL
Mileage141,140 miles
Since last MOT+6,311 miles
PASS
Mileage134,829 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage134,829 miles
Since last MOT+5,512 miles
PASS
Mileage129,317 miles
Since last MOT+12,137 miles
PASS
Mileage117,180 miles
Since last MOT+25,473 miles
PASS
Mileage91,707 miles
Since last MOT+19,604 miles
PASS
Mileage72,103 miles
Since last MOT+7,233 miles
PASS
Mileage64,870 miles
Since last MOT+8,894 miles
PASS
Mileage55,976 miles
Since last MOT+9,861 miles
PASS
Mileage46,115 miles
Since last MOT+7,663 miles
PASS
Mileage38,452 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 VZL
MakeKia
ModelCarens
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1991cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAK — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AK53 VZL

What car is AK53 VZL?

AK53 VZL is an red Kia Carens, diesel (1991cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.

What is the mileage of AK53 VZL?

The last recorded mileage for AK53 VZL was 151,592 miles, recorded on 24 Apr 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AK53 VZL passed its MOT?

AK53 VZL has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 24 Apr 2018.

Is AK53 VZL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AK53 VZL 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 AK53 VZL?

AK53 VZL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.