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AO53 RCU

2003 Kia Rio · Petrol · 1343cc

Silver Registered in Norwich, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1343cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 Rio Petrol 1343cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 8 (65% pass rate). It has 57,639 miles on the clock, averaging 2,848 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for AO53 RCU

MOT Status
Due date passed
57,639
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
2,848

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading57,639 miles
Reading date
Average per year2,848
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AO53 RCU 17k27k37k47k58k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage57,639 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,639 miles
Since last MOT+2,457 miles
PASS
Mileage55,182 miles
Since last MOT+30 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,152 miles
Since last MOT+1,095 miles
PASS
Mileage54,057 miles
Since last MOT+1,463 miles
PASS
Mileage52,594 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,594 miles
Since last MOT+1,615 miles
PASS
Mileage50,979 miles
Since last MOT+33 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,946 miles
Since last MOT+2,000 miles
PASS
Mileage48,946 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,946 miles
Since last MOT+2,296 miles
PASS
Mileage46,650 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,650 miles
Since last MOT+2,314 miles
PASS
Mileage44,336 miles
Since last MOT+2,341 miles
PASS
Mileage41,995 miles
Since last MOT+2,514 miles
PASS
Mileage39,481 miles
Since last MOT+4,941 miles
PASS
Mileage34,540 miles
Since last MOT+3,887 miles
PASS
Mileage30,653 miles
Since last MOT+2,978 miles
PASS
Mileage27,675 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage27,671 miles
Since last MOT+4,460 miles
PASS
Mileage23,211 miles
Since last MOT+6,144 miles
PASS
Mileage17,067 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
FAIL
Mileage17,044 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 RCU
MakeKia
ModelRio
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1343cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAO — Norwich, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AO53 RCU

What car is AO53 RCU?

AO53 RCU is an silver Kia Rio, petrol (1343cc). First registered in Norwich in 2003.

What is the mileage of AO53 RCU?

The last recorded mileage for AO53 RCU was 57,639 miles, recorded on 19 Dec 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AO53 RCU passed its MOT?

AO53 RCU has had 23 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (15 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 19 Dec 2020.

Is AO53 RCU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AO53 RCU 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 AO53 RCU?

AO53 RCU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.