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 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 98,228 miles on the clock, averaging 7,303 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for CV53 TFA
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 98,228 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 8,145 |
| Average per year | 7,303 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | CV53 TFA |
| Make | Kia |
| Model | Rio |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1343cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | CV — Swansea, Cymru (Wales) |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About CV53 TFA
What car is CV53 TFA?
CV53 TFA is a blue Kia Rio, petrol (1343cc). First registered in Swansea in 2003.
What is the mileage of CV53 TFA?
The last recorded mileage for CV53 TFA was 98,228 miles, recorded on 5 Jan 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has CV53 TFA passed its MOT?
CV53 TFA has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 5 Jan 2017.
Is CV53 TFA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, CV53 TFA 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 CV53 TFA?
CV53 TFA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.