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EF03 LXY

2003 Kia Rio · Petrol · 1343cc

Red Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1343cc
ColourRed
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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 90,998 miles on the clock, averaging 8,744 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EF03 LXY

MOT Status
Due date passed
90,998
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
8,744

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading90,998 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15
Average per year8,744
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EF03 LXY 21k38k56k73k91k '06'14'11

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage90,998 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,983 miles
Since last MOT+11,003 miles
PASS
Mileage79,980 miles
Since last MOT+9,855 miles
PASS
Mileage70,125 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,105 miles
Since last MOT+11,331 miles
PASS
Mileage58,774 miles
Since last MOT+6,174 miles
PASS
Mileage52,600 miles
Since last MOT+7,825 miles
PASS
Mileage44,775 miles
Since last MOT+9,899 miles
PASS
Mileage34,876 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,876 miles
Since last MOT+8,677 miles
PASS
Mileage26,199 miles
Since last MOT+5,275 miles
PASS
Mileage20,924 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 LXY
MakeKia
ModelRio
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1343cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About EF03 LXY

What car is EF03 LXY?

EF03 LXY is an red Kia Rio, petrol (1343cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EF03 LXY?

The last recorded mileage for EF03 LXY was 90,998 miles, recorded on 30 May 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF03 LXY passed its MOT?

EF03 LXY has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 30 May 2014.

Is EF03 LXY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF03 LXY 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 EF03 LXY?

EF03 LXY is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.