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HV53 BVL

2003 Kia Rio · Petrol · 1343cc

Red Registered in Portsmouth, Hampshire and Dorset · 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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 2 (80% pass rate). It has 97,107 miles on the clock, averaging 8,793 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for HV53 BVL

MOT Status
Due date passed
97,107
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
8,793

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading97,107 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,039
Average per year8,793
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for HV53 BVL 30k47k64k80k97k '06'14'11

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage97,107 miles
Since last MOT+5,039 miles
PASS
Mileage92,068 miles
Since last MOT+9,191 miles
PASS
Mileage82,877 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,877 miles
Since last MOT+5,259 miles
PASS
Mileage77,618 miles
Since last MOT+11,734 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,884 miles
Since last MOT+14,984 miles
PASS
Mileage50,900 miles
Since last MOT+11,471 miles
PASS
Mileage39,429 miles
Since last MOT+8,582 miles
PASS
Mileage30,847 miles
Since last MOT+787 miles
PASS
Mileage30,060 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 BVL
MakeKia
ModelRio
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1343cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeHV — Portsmouth, Hampshire and Dorset
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About HV53 BVL

What car is HV53 BVL?

HV53 BVL is an red Kia Rio, petrol (1343cc). First registered in Portsmouth in 2003.

What is the mileage of HV53 BVL?

The last recorded mileage for HV53 BVL was 97,107 miles, recorded on 8 Apr 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has HV53 BVL passed its MOT?

HV53 BVL has had 10 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (8 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 8 Apr 2014.

Is HV53 BVL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, HV53 BVL 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 HV53 BVL?

HV53 BVL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.