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BF53 OEW

2003 Kia Rio · Petrol · 1343cc

Silver Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 99,329 miles on the clock, averaging 8,463 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BF53 OEW

MOT Status
Due date passed
99,329
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
8,463

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading99,329 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,463
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BF53 OEW 29k47k64k82k99k '06'15'12

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage99,329 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,329 miles
Since last MOT+1,241 miles
PASS
Mileage98,088 miles
Since last MOT+7,264 miles
PASS
Mileage90,824 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,824 miles
Since last MOT+12,228 miles
PASS
Mileage78,596 miles
Since last MOT+20,992 miles
PASS
Mileage57,604 miles
Since last MOT+11,678 miles
PASS
Mileage45,926 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,925 miles
Since last MOT+3,435 miles
PASS
Mileage42,490 miles
Since last MOT+7,630 miles
PASS
Mileage34,860 miles
Since last MOT+5,488 miles
PASS
Mileage29,372 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 OEW
MakeKia
ModelRio
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1343cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBF — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About BF53 OEW

What car is BF53 OEW?

BF53 OEW is a silver Kia Rio, petrol (1343cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BF53 OEW?

The last recorded mileage for BF53 OEW was 99,329 miles, recorded on 28 Jan 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BF53 OEW passed its MOT?

BF53 OEW has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 28 Jan 2015.

Is BF53 OEW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BF53 OEW 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 BF53 OEW?

BF53 OEW is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.