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CE53 KZX

2003 Kia Rio · Petrol · 1343cc

Black Registered in Cardiff, Cymru (Wales) · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1343cc
ColourBlack
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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 7 (73% pass rate). It has 113,692 miles on the clock, averaging 5,286 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for CE53 KZX

MOT Status
Due date passed
113,692
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
5,286

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading113,692 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,571
Average per year5,286
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CE53 KZX 18k42k66k90k114k '06'24'15

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage113,692 miles
Since last MOT+4,571 miles
PASS
Mileage109,121 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,121 miles
Since last MOT+5,460 miles
PASS
Mileage103,661 miles
Since last MOT+10,137 miles
PASS
Mileage93,524 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,524 miles
Since last MOT+3,992 miles
PASS
Mileage89,532 miles
Since last MOT+5,445 miles
PASS
Mileage84,087 miles
Since last MOT+7,536 miles
PASS
Mileage76,551 miles
Since last MOT+9,323 miles
PASS
Mileage67,228 miles
Since last MOT+3,525 miles
PASS
Mileage63,703 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,703 miles
Since last MOT+3,361 miles
PASS
Mileage60,342 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,341 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,329 miles
Since last MOT+2,813 miles
PASS
Mileage57,516 miles
Since last MOT+2,211 miles
PASS
Mileage55,305 miles
Since last MOT+1,887 miles
PASS
Mileage53,418 miles
Since last MOT+4,311 miles
PASS
Mileage49,107 miles
Since last MOT+8,118 miles
PASS
Mileage40,989 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,974 miles
Since last MOT+4,207 miles
PASS
Mileage36,767 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,750 miles
Since last MOT+4,371 miles
PASS
Mileage32,379 miles
Since last MOT+6,303 miles
PASS
Mileage26,076 miles
Since last MOT+7,964 miles
PASS
Mileage18,112 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 KZX
MakeKia
ModelRio
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1343cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeCE — Cardiff, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About CE53 KZX

What car is CE53 KZX?

CE53 KZX is a black Kia Rio, petrol (1343cc). First registered in Cardiff in 2003.

What is the mileage of CE53 KZX?

The last recorded mileage for CE53 KZX was 113,692 miles, recorded on 30 Sep 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CE53 KZX passed its MOT?

CE53 KZX has had 26 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (19 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 30 Sep 2024.

Is CE53 KZX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CE53 KZX 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 CE53 KZX?

CE53 KZX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.