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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 87,615 miles on the clock, averaging 5,871 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for PO53 VAE
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 87,615 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3 |
| Average per year | 5,871 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | PO53 VAE |
| Make | Kia |
| Model | Rio |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1343cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | PO — Preston, Preston |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About PO53 VAE
What car is PO53 VAE?
PO53 VAE is a silver Kia Rio, petrol (1343cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.
What is the mileage of PO53 VAE?
The last recorded mileage for PO53 VAE was 87,615 miles, recorded on 3 Nov 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has PO53 VAE passed its MOT?
PO53 VAE has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 3 Nov 2015.
Is PO53 VAE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, PO53 VAE 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 PO53 VAE?
PO53 VAE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.