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SL53 KUO

2003 Kia Rio · Petrol · 1343cc

Red Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1343cc
ColourRed
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 39,010 miles on the clock, averaging 2,293 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SL53 KUO

MOT Status
Due date passed
39,010
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
2,293

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 reading39,010 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,107
Average per year2,293
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL53 KUO 15k21k27k33k39k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage39,010 miles
Since last MOT+6,107 miles
PASS
Mileage32,903 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,903 miles
Since last MOT+4,376 miles
PASS
Mileage28,527 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,527 miles
Since last MOT+1,133 miles
PASS
Mileage27,394 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage27,394 miles
Since last MOT+1,063 miles
PASS
Mileage26,331 miles
Since last MOT+1,519 miles
PASS
Mileage24,812 miles
Since last MOT+2,870 miles
PASS
Mileage21,942 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage21,942 miles
Since last MOT+2,502 miles
PASS
Mileage19,440 miles
Since last MOT+1,352 miles
PASS
Mileage18,088 miles
Since last MOT+1,534 miles
PASS
Mileage16,554 miles
Since last MOT+1,709 miles
PASS
Mileage14,845 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 KUO
MakeKia
ModelRio
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1343cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SL53 KUO

What car is SL53 KUO?

SL53 KUO is an red Kia Rio, petrol (1343cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SL53 KUO?

The last recorded mileage for SL53 KUO was 39,010 miles, recorded on 6 Apr 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL53 KUO passed its MOT?

SL53 KUO has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 6 Apr 2017.

Is SL53 KUO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL53 KUO 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 SL53 KUO?

SL53 KUO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.