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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing once (90% pass rate). It has 100,342 miles on the clock, averaging 7,364 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for NL53 VPY
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 100,342 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6,742 |
| Average per year | 7,364 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | NL53 VPY |
| Make | Kia |
| Model | Rio |
| Colour | Blue |
| 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 VPY
What car is NL53 VPY?
NL53 VPY is an blue Kia Rio, petrol (1343cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2003.
What is the mileage of NL53 VPY?
The last recorded mileage for NL53 VPY was 100,342 miles, recorded on 31 Jul 2014 during its most recent MOT test.
Has NL53 VPY passed its MOT?
NL53 VPY has had 10 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (9 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 31 Jul 2014.
Is NL53 VPY ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, NL53 VPY 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 VPY?
NL53 VPY is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.