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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 9 (57% pass rate). It has 107,740 miles on the clock, averaging 7,236 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for DF53 FRT
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 107,740 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 7,236 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | DF53 FRT |
| Make | Kia |
| Model | Rio |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1343cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | DF — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About DF53 FRT
What car is DF53 FRT?
DF53 FRT is a blue Kia Rio, petrol (1343cc). First registered in Chester in 2003.
What is the mileage of DF53 FRT?
The last recorded mileage for DF53 FRT was 107,740 miles, recorded on 10 Dec 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has DF53 FRT passed its MOT?
DF53 FRT has had 21 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (12 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 10 Dec 2019.
Is DF53 FRT ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, DF53 FRT 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 DF53 FRT?
DF53 FRT is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.