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NG53 FNU

2003 Kia Rio · Petrol · 1343cc

Red Registered in Newcastle, North · 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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 118,688 miles on the clock, averaging 10,540 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for NG53 FNU

MOT Status
Due date passed
118,688
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
10,540

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading118,688 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6
Average per year10,540
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for NG53 FNU 25k48k72k95k119k '06'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage118,688 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,682 miles
Since last MOT+14,412 miles
PASS
Mileage104,270 miles
Since last MOT+151 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,119 miles
Since last MOT+9,919 miles
PASS
Mileage94,200 miles
Since last MOT+8,930 miles
PASS
Mileage85,270 miles
Since last MOT+8,716 miles
PASS
Mileage76,554 miles
Since last MOT+42 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,512 miles
Since last MOT+10,242 miles
PASS
Mileage66,270 miles
Since last MOT+8,688 miles
PASS
Mileage57,582 miles
Since last MOT+10,064 miles
PASS
Mileage47,518 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,518 miles
Since last MOT+12,025 miles
FAIL
Mileage35,493 miles
Since last MOT+10,700 miles
PASS
Mileage24,793 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG53 FNU
MakeKia
ModelRio
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1343cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeNG — Newcastle, North
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About NG53 FNU

What car is NG53 FNU?

NG53 FNU is an red Kia Rio, petrol (1343cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2003.

What is the mileage of NG53 FNU?

The last recorded mileage for NG53 FNU was 118,688 miles, recorded on 7 Oct 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NG53 FNU passed its MOT?

NG53 FNU has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 7 Oct 2015.

Is NG53 FNU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, NG53 FNU 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 NG53 FNU?

NG53 FNU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.