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NL53 VPF

2003 Kia Carens · Diesel · 1991cc

Red Registered in Newcastle, North · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1991cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 Carens Diesel 1991cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 8 (65% pass rate). It has 96,500 miles on the clock, averaging 6,058 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for NL53 VPF

MOT Status
Due date passed
96,500
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
6,058

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading96,500 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,931
Average per year6,058
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NL53 VPF 12k33k54k75k97k '06'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage96,500 miles
Since last MOT+2,931 miles
PASS
Mileage93,569 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,569 miles
Since last MOT+3,914 miles
PASS
Mileage89,655 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,648 miles
Since last MOT+10,981 miles
PASS
Mileage78,667 miles
Since last MOT+109 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,558 miles
Since last MOT+14,701 miles
PASS
Mileage63,857 miles
Since last MOT+39 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,818 miles
PASS
Mileage103,836 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,836 miles
Since last MOT+56,837 miles
PASS
Mileage46,999 miles
Since last MOT+68 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,931 miles
Since last MOT+6,381 miles
PASS
Mileage40,550 miles
Since last MOT+11,462 miles
PASS
Mileage29,088 miles
Since last MOT+4,698 miles
PASS
Mileage24,390 miles
Since last MOT+2,603 miles
PASS
Mileage21,787 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage21,785 miles
Since last MOT+1,446 miles
PASS
Mileage20,339 miles
Since last MOT+1,891 miles
PASS
Mileage18,448 miles
Since last MOT+1,919 miles
PASS
Mileage16,529 miles
Since last MOT+1,770 miles
PASS
Mileage14,759 miles
Since last MOT+3,095 miles
PASS
Mileage11,664 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 VPF
MakeKia
ModelCarens
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1991cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeNL — Newcastle, North
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About NL53 VPF

What car is NL53 VPF?

NL53 VPF is an red Kia Carens, diesel (1991cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2003.

What is the mileage of NL53 VPF?

The last recorded mileage for NL53 VPF was 96,500 miles, recorded on 2 Sep 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NL53 VPF passed its MOT?

NL53 VPF has had 23 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (15 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 2 Sep 2020.

Is NL53 VPF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, NL53 VPF is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is NL53 VPF?

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