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NL53 NVH

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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 69,961 miles on the clock, averaging 4,945 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for NL53 NVH

MOT Status
Due date passed
69,961
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
85%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
4,945

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading69,961 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,477
Average per year4,945
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NL53 NVH 16k29k43k56k70k '06'17'11

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage69,961 miles
Since last MOT+4,477 miles
PASS
Mileage65,484 miles
Since last MOT+3,637 miles
PASS
Mileage61,847 miles
Since last MOT+6,260 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,587 miles
Since last MOT+8,486 miles
PASS
Mileage47,101 miles
Since last MOT+4,697 miles
PASS
Mileage42,404 miles
Since last MOT+5,269 miles
PASS
Mileage37,135 miles
Since last MOT+4,949 miles
PASS
Mileage32,186 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage32,185 miles
Since last MOT+4,447 miles
PASS
Mileage27,738 miles
Since last MOT+4,215 miles
PASS
Mileage23,523 miles
Since last MOT+2,811 miles
PASS
Mileage20,712 miles
Since last MOT+5,199 miles
PASS
Mileage15,513 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About NL53 NVH

What car is NL53 NVH?

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

What is the mileage of NL53 NVH?

The last recorded mileage for NL53 NVH was 69,961 miles, recorded on 28 Aug 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NL53 NVH passed its MOT?

NL53 NVH has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 28 Aug 2017.

Is NL53 NVH ULEZ compliant?

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

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