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 1343cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 43,305 miles on the clock, averaging 2,628 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for KT53 UTE
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 43,305 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 25 |
| Average per year | 2,628 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | KT53 UTE |
| Make | Kia |
| Model | Rio |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1343cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | KT — Luton, Luton and Northampton |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About KT53 UTE
What car is KT53 UTE?
KT53 UTE is a blue Kia Rio, petrol (1343cc). First registered in Luton in 2003.
What is the mileage of KT53 UTE?
The last recorded mileage for KT53 UTE was 43,305 miles, recorded on 26 Jan 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has KT53 UTE passed its MOT?
KT53 UTE has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 26 Jan 2017.
Is KT53 UTE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, KT53 UTE 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 KT53 UTE?
KT53 UTE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.