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EO51 ELX

2001 Kia Rio · Petrol · 1493cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1493cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 1493cc has had 9 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 3 (67% pass rate). It has 91,916 miles on the clock, averaging 10,530 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EO51 ELX

MOT Status
Due date passed
91,916
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
10,530

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading91,916 miles
Reading date
Miles last year16
Average per year10,530
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EO51 ELX 34k48k63k77k92k '06'12'09

Check EO51 ELX

Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage91,916 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,900 miles
Since last MOT+8,694 miles
PASS
Mileage83,206 miles
Since last MOT+2,742 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,464 miles
Since last MOT+7,636 miles
PASS
Mileage72,828 miles
Since last MOT+13,630 miles
PASS
Mileage59,198 miles
Since last MOT+886 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,312 miles
Since last MOT+21,527 miles
PASS
Mileage36,785 miles
Since last MOT+3,219 miles
PASS
Mileage33,566 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 ELX
MakeKia
ModelRio
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1493cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeEO — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About EO51 ELX

What car is EO51 ELX?

EO51 ELX is an silver Kia Rio, petrol (1493cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2001.

What is the mileage of EO51 ELX?

The last recorded mileage for EO51 ELX was 91,916 miles, recorded on 6 Mar 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO51 ELX passed its MOT?

EO51 ELX has had 9 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (6 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 6 Mar 2012.

Is EO51 ELX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EO51 ELX 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 ELX?

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