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EO51 BUW

2001 Kia Rio · Petrol · 1343cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1343cc
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 2001 Kia Rio Petrol 1343cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing once (90% pass rate). It has 31,226 miles on the clock, averaging 1,952 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EO51 BUW

MOT Status
Due date passed
31,226
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2005
90%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
1,952

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading31,226 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,471
Average per year1,952
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EO51 BUW 14k18k22k27k31k '05'14'10

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage31,226 miles
Since last MOT+1,471 miles
PASS
Mileage29,755 miles
Since last MOT+2,280 miles
PASS
Mileage27,475 miles
Since last MOT+1,890 miles
PASS
Mileage25,585 miles
Since last MOT+1,264 miles
PASS
Mileage24,321 miles
Since last MOT+1,531 miles
PASS
Mileage22,790 miles
Since last MOT+2,006 miles
PASS
Mileage20,784 miles
Since last MOT+2,439 miles
PASS
Mileage18,345 miles
Since last MOT+1,805 miles
FAIL
Mileage16,540 miles
Since last MOT+2,866 miles
PASS
Mileage13,674 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 BUW
MakeKia
ModelRio
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1343cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeEO — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About EO51 BUW

What car is EO51 BUW?

EO51 BUW is an silver Kia Rio, petrol (1343cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2001.

What is the mileage of EO51 BUW?

The last recorded mileage for EO51 BUW was 31,226 miles, recorded on 17 Oct 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO51 BUW passed its MOT?

EO51 BUW has had 10 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (9 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 17 Oct 2014.

Is EO51 BUW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EO51 BUW is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2001, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is EO51 BUW?

EO51 BUW is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.