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SY53 LYH

2003 Kia Rio · Petrol · 1343cc

Red Registered in Inverness, 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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 6 (50% pass rate). It has 75,140 miles on the clock, averaging 6,318 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SY53 LYH

MOT Status
Due date passed
75,140
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
50%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
6,318

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

Below average
Latest reading75,140 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5
Average per year6,318
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY53 LYH 30k41k52k64k75k '06'13'09

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage75,140 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
PASS
Mileage75,135 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,130 miles
Since last MOT+2,748 miles
PASS
Mileage72,382 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,382 miles
Since last MOT+6,677 miles
PASS
Mileage65,705 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,702 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,698 miles
Since last MOT+10,007 miles
PASS
Mileage55,691 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,691 miles
Since last MOT+11,698 miles
PASS
Mileage43,993 miles
Since last MOT+14,174 miles
PASS
Mileage29,819 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 LYH
MakeKia
ModelRio
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1343cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SY53 LYH

What car is SY53 LYH?

SY53 LYH is an red Kia Rio, petrol (1343cc). First registered in Inverness in 2003.

What is the mileage of SY53 LYH?

The last recorded mileage for SY53 LYH was 75,140 miles, recorded on 22 Nov 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY53 LYH passed its MOT?

SY53 LYH has had 12 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (6 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 22 Nov 2013.

Is SY53 LYH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY53 LYH 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 SY53 LYH?

SY53 LYH is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.