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 1493cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 29,023 miles on the clock, averaging 1,698 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for EX53 HEJ
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 29,023 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1,887 |
| Average per year | 1,698 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | EX53 HEJ |
| Make | Kia |
| Model | Rio |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1493cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EX — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About EX53 HEJ
What car is EX53 HEJ?
EX53 HEJ is an silver Kia Rio, petrol (1493cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.
What is the mileage of EX53 HEJ?
The last recorded mileage for EX53 HEJ was 29,023 miles, recorded on 14 Mar 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EX53 HEJ passed its MOT?
EX53 HEJ has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 14 Mar 2016.
Is EX53 HEJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX53 HEJ 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 EX53 HEJ?
EX53 HEJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.