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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 83,394 miles on the clock, averaging 9,101 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for NC53 DBV
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 83,394 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2 |
| Average per year | 9,101 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | NC53 DBV |
| Make | Kia |
| Model | Rio |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1343cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | NC — Newcastle, North |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About NC53 DBV
What car is NC53 DBV?
NC53 DBV is an red Kia Rio, petrol (1343cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2003.
What is the mileage of NC53 DBV?
The last recorded mileage for NC53 DBV was 83,394 miles, recorded on 20 Jan 2014 during its most recent MOT test.
Has NC53 DBV passed its MOT?
NC53 DBV has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 20 Jan 2014.
Is NC53 DBV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, NC53 DBV 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 NC53 DBV?
NC53 DBV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.