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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 78,141 miles on the clock, averaging 6,594 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SL53 OAU
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 78,141 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,594 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SL53 OAU |
| Make | Kia |
| Model | Rio |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1343cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SL — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SL53 OAU
What car is SL53 OAU?
SL53 OAU is an blue Kia Rio, petrol (1343cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SL53 OAU?
The last recorded mileage for SL53 OAU was 78,141 miles, recorded on 24 Sep 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SL53 OAU passed its MOT?
SL53 OAU has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 24 Sep 2016.
Is SL53 OAU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL53 OAU 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 OAU?
SL53 OAU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.