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PO53 VAF

2003 Kia Rio · Petrol · 1343cc

Blue Registered in Preston, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1343cc
ColourBlue
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 92,063 miles on the clock, averaging 4,072 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for PO53 VAF

MOT Status
Due date passed
92,063
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
4,072

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading92,063 miles
Reading date
Miles last year20
Average per year4,072
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PO53 VAF 35k49k64k78k92k '06'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage92,063 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,043 miles
Since last MOT+2,015 miles
PASS
Mileage90,028 miles
Since last MOT+1,714 miles
PASS
Mileage88,314 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,299 miles
Since last MOT+1,887 miles
PASS
Mileage86,412 miles
Since last MOT+2,045 miles
PASS
Mileage84,367 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,364 miles
Since last MOT+2,387 miles
PASS
Mileage81,977 miles
Since last MOT+1,613 miles
PASS
Mileage80,364 miles
Since last MOT+4,455 miles
PASS
Mileage75,909 miles
Since last MOT+3,555 miles
PASS
Mileage72,354 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
PASS
Mileage72,342 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,341 miles
Since last MOT+2,279 miles
PASS
Mileage70,062 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,062 miles
Since last MOT+3,405 miles
PASS
Mileage66,657 miles
Since last MOT+7,816 miles
PASS
Mileage58,841 miles
Since last MOT+11,859 miles
PASS
Mileage46,982 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,982 miles
Since last MOT+11,807 miles
PASS
Mileage35,175 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO53 VAF
MakeKia
ModelRio
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1343cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePO — Preston, Preston
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About PO53 VAF

What car is PO53 VAF?

PO53 VAF is a blue Kia Rio, petrol (1343cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.

What is the mileage of PO53 VAF?

The last recorded mileage for PO53 VAF was 92,063 miles, recorded on 3 Sep 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PO53 VAF passed its MOT?

PO53 VAF has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 3 Sep 2020.

Is PO53 VAF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PO53 VAF 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 VAF?

PO53 VAF is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.