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LR53 TUA

2003 Kia Rio · Petrol · 1343cc

Blue Registered in Stanmore, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1343cc
ColourBlue
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 16,328 miles on the clock, averaging 653 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for LR53 TUA

MOT Status
Due date passed
16,328
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
653

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading16,328 miles
Reading date
Miles last year278
Average per year653
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LR53 TUA 6k8k11k14k16k '06'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage16,328 miles
Since last MOT+278 miles
PASS
Mileage16,050 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage16,050 miles
Since last MOT+248 miles
PASS
Mileage15,802 miles
Since last MOT+312 miles
PASS
Mileage15,490 miles
Since last MOT+305 miles
PASS
Mileage15,185 miles
Since last MOT+443 miles
PASS
Mileage14,742 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage14,742 miles
Since last MOT+614 miles
PASS
Mileage14,128 miles
Since last MOT+755 miles
PASS
Mileage13,373 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage13,373 miles
Since last MOT+598 miles
PASS
Mileage12,775 miles
Since last MOT+552 miles
PASS
Mileage12,223 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage12,223 miles
Since last MOT+490 miles
FAIL
Mileage11,733 miles
Since last MOT+688 miles
FAIL
Mileage11,045 miles
Since last MOT+766 miles
PASS
Mileage10,279 miles
Since last MOT+1,049 miles
PASS
Mileage9,230 miles
Since last MOT+905 miles
PASS
Mileage8,325 miles
Since last MOT+1,167 miles
PASS
Mileage7,158 miles
Since last MOT+1,329 miles
PASS
Mileage5,829 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 TUA
MakeKia
ModelRio
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1343cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLR — Stanmore, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LR53 TUA

What car is LR53 TUA?

LR53 TUA is an blue Kia Rio, petrol (1343cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2003.

What is the mileage of LR53 TUA?

The last recorded mileage for LR53 TUA was 16,328 miles, recorded on 1 Nov 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LR53 TUA passed its MOT?

LR53 TUA has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 1 Nov 2022.

Is LR53 TUA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LR53 TUA 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 LR53 TUA?

LR53 TUA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.