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EA53 VPL

2003 Renault Clio · Petrol · 1149cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1149cc
ColourSilver
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 Renault Clio Petrol 1149cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 113,770 miles on the clock, averaging 8,829 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EA53 VPL

MOT Status
Due date passed
113,770
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
61%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
8,829

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading113,770 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,829
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EA53 VPL 26k48k70k92k114k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage113,770 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,770 miles
Since last MOT+9,979 miles
PASS
Mileage103,791 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,791 miles
Since last MOT+12,800 miles
PASS
Mileage90,991 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,979 miles
Since last MOT+17,492 miles
PASS
Mileage73,487 miles
Since last MOT+36 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,451 miles
Since last MOT+6,360 miles
PASS
Mileage67,091 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,082 miles
Since last MOT+5,057 miles
PASS
Mileage62,025 miles
Since last MOT+38 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,987 miles
Since last MOT+7,330 miles
PASS
Mileage54,657 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,657 miles
Since last MOT+2,835 miles
PASS
Mileage51,822 miles
Since last MOT+7,781 miles
PASS
Mileage44,041 miles
Since last MOT+8,169 miles
PASS
Mileage35,872 miles
Since last MOT+10,284 miles
PASS
Mileage25,588 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 VPL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1149cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEA — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EA53 VPL

What car is EA53 VPL?

EA53 VPL is an silver Renault Clio, petrol (1149cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EA53 VPL?

The last recorded mileage for EA53 VPL was 113,770 miles, recorded on 25 Nov 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EA53 VPL passed its MOT?

EA53 VPL has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 25 Nov 2016.

Is EA53 VPL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EA53 VPL 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 EA53 VPL?

EA53 VPL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.