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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 6 (54% pass rate). It has 71,778 miles on the clock, averaging 7,058 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for CA52 MDE
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 71,778 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 7,058 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | CA52 MDE |
| Make | Kia |
| Model | Rio |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1343cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | CA — Cardiff, Cymru (Wales) |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About CA52 MDE
What car is CA52 MDE?
CA52 MDE is a blue Kia Rio, petrol (1343cc). First registered in Cardiff in 2003.
What is the mileage of CA52 MDE?
The last recorded mileage for CA52 MDE was 71,778 miles, recorded on 19 Feb 2014 during its most recent MOT test.
Has CA52 MDE passed its MOT?
CA52 MDE has had 13 MOT tests with a 54% pass rate (7 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 19 Feb 2014.
Is CA52 MDE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, CA52 MDE 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 CA52 MDE?
CA52 MDE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.