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SF53 BVE

2003 Kia Rio · Petrol · 1343cc

Silver Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 76,327 miles on the clock, averaging 8,527 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SF53 BVE

MOT Status
Due date passed
76,327
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
8,527

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading76,327 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,527
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SF53 BVE 17k32k47k61k76k '06'13'10

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage76,327 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,327 miles
Since last MOT+8,011 miles
PASS
Mileage68,316 miles
Since last MOT+10,766 miles
PASS
Mileage57,550 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,550 miles
Since last MOT+12,532 miles
PASS
Mileage45,018 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,018 miles
Since last MOT+9,041 miles
PASS
Mileage35,977 miles
Since last MOT+7,053 miles
PASS
Mileage28,924 miles
Since last MOT+5,604 miles
PASS
Mileage23,320 miles
Since last MOT+6,524 miles
PASS
Mileage16,796 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF53 BVE
MakeKia
ModelRio
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1343cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSF — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SF53 BVE

What car is SF53 BVE?

SF53 BVE is an silver Kia Rio, petrol (1343cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SF53 BVE?

The last recorded mileage for SF53 BVE was 76,327 miles, recorded on 31 Aug 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SF53 BVE passed its MOT?

SF53 BVE has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 31 Aug 2013.

Is SF53 BVE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SF53 BVE 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 SF53 BVE?

SF53 BVE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.