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NL53 NUK

2003 Kia Rio · Petrol · 1343cc

Silver Registered in Newcastle, North · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1343cc
ColourSilver
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 6 (60% pass rate). It has 59,694 miles on the clock, averaging 5,606 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for NL53 NUK

MOT Status
Due date passed
59,694
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
5,606

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

Below average
Latest reading59,694 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year5,606
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NL53 NUK 13k25k36k48k60k '06'14'11

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage59,694 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,691 miles
Since last MOT+16,094 miles
PASS
Mileage43,597 miles
Since last MOT+798 miles
PASS
Mileage42,799 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,799 miles
PASS
Mileage73,162 miles
FAIL
PASS
Mileage38,486 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,486 miles
Since last MOT+7,259 miles
PASS
Mileage31,227 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage31,225 miles
Since last MOT+5,130 miles
PASS
Mileage26,095 miles
PASS
Mileage55,092 miles
Since last MOT+34,807 miles
FAIL
Mileage20,285 miles
Since last MOT+7,033 miles
PASS
Mileage13,252 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 NUK
MakeKia
ModelRio
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1343cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeNL — Newcastle, North
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About NL53 NUK

What car is NL53 NUK?

NL53 NUK is an silver Kia Rio, petrol (1343cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2003.

What is the mileage of NL53 NUK?

The last recorded mileage for NL53 NUK was 59,694 miles, recorded on 12 Dec 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NL53 NUK passed its MOT?

NL53 NUK has had 15 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (9 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 12 Dec 2014.

Is NL53 NUK ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, NL53 NUK 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 NL53 NUK?

NL53 NUK is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.