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 Rio Petrol 1343cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 93,488 miles on the clock, averaging 5,297 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for BG53 LFU
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 93,488 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 828 |
| Average per year | 5,297 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BG53 LFU |
| Make | Kia |
| Model | Rio |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1343cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BG — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About BG53 LFU
What car is BG53 LFU?
BG53 LFU is a blue Kia Rio, petrol (1343cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of BG53 LFU?
The last recorded mileage for BG53 LFU was 93,488 miles, recorded on 6 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BG53 LFU passed its MOT?
BG53 LFU has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 6 Oct 2017.
Is BG53 LFU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BG53 LFU 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 BG53 LFU?
BG53 LFU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.