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FX53 TZL

2003 Kia Rio · Petrol

Silver Registered in Lincoln, Forest and Fens · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
FuelPetrol
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£20–£30

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 has had 5 MOT tests on record, passing 2 and failing 3 (40% pass rate). It has 153,429 miles on the clock, averaging 12,854 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FX53 TZL

MOT Status
Due date passed
153,429
Last Mileage
Recorded
5
Total Tests
Since 2014
40%
Pass Rate
2 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 5 tests on record
12,854

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading153,429 miles
Reading date
Miles last year21,347
Average per year12,854
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FX53 TZL 128k135k141k147k153k '14'16'15

Check FX53 TZL

Full MOT Test History 5 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage153,429 miles
Since last MOT+21,347 miles
PASS
Mileage132,082 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,074 miles
Since last MOT+3,742 miles
PASS
Mileage128,332 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,332 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 TZL
MakeKia
ModelRio
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFX — Lincoln, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FX53 TZL

What car is FX53 TZL?

FX53 TZL is an silver Kia Rio, petrol. First registered in Lincoln in 2003.

What is the mileage of FX53 TZL?

The last recorded mileage for FX53 TZL was 153,429 miles, recorded on 1 Nov 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FX53 TZL passed its MOT?

FX53 TZL has had 5 MOT tests with a 40% pass rate (2 passes, 3 failures). It last was tested on 1 Nov 2016.

Is FX53 TZL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FX53 TZL 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 FX53 TZL?

FX53 TZL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.