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RF53 LBZ

2003 Kia Rio · Petrol · 1343cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1343cc
ColourSilver
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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 3 (70% pass rate). It has 63,621 miles on the clock, averaging 5,889 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RF53 LBZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
63,621
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2007
70%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
5,889

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading63,621 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,999
Average per year5,889
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RF53 LBZ 26k35k45k54k64k '07'13'11

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage63,621 miles
Since last MOT+3,999 miles
PASS
Mileage59,622 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,619 miles
Since last MOT+6,627 miles
PASS
Mileage52,992 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,990 miles
Since last MOT+4,233 miles
PASS
Mileage48,757 miles
Since last MOT+5,986 miles
PASS
Mileage42,771 miles
Since last MOT+8,029 miles
PASS
Mileage34,742 miles
Since last MOT+8,830 miles
PASS
Mileage25,912 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage25,912 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 LBZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1343cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRF — Reading, Reading
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About RF53 LBZ

What car is RF53 LBZ?

RF53 LBZ is an silver Kia Rio, petrol (1343cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RF53 LBZ?

The last recorded mileage for RF53 LBZ was 63,621 miles, recorded on 6 Sep 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF53 LBZ passed its MOT?

RF53 LBZ has had 10 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (7 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 6 Sep 2013.

Is RF53 LBZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RF53 LBZ 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 RF53 LBZ?

RF53 LBZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.