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 7 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing 2 (71% pass rate). It has 64,272 miles on the clock, averaging 11,735 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for NL53 VPU
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 64,272 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 140 |
| Average per year | 11,735 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | NL53 VPU |
| Make | Kia |
| Model | Rio |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1343cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | NL — Newcastle, North |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About NL53 VPU
What car is NL53 VPU?
NL53 VPU is an silver Kia Rio, petrol (1343cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2003.
What is the mileage of NL53 VPU?
The last recorded mileage for NL53 VPU was 64,272 miles, recorded on 30 Sep 2010 during its most recent MOT test.
Has NL53 VPU passed its MOT?
NL53 VPU has had 7 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (5 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 30 Sep 2010.
Is NL53 VPU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, NL53 VPU 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 VPU?
NL53 VPU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.