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VE53 LYZ

2003 Kia Rio · Petrol · 1343cc

Red Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 54,304 miles on the clock, averaging 3,252 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for VE53 LYZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
54,304
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2007
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
3,252

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading54,304 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,252
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VE53 LYZ 10k21k32k43k54k '07'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage54,304 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,304 miles
Since last MOT+7,387 miles
PASS
Mileage46,917 miles
Since last MOT+9,208 miles
PASS
Mileage37,709 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,709 miles
Since last MOT+1,119 miles
PASS
Mileage36,590 miles
Since last MOT+1,513 miles
PASS
Mileage35,077 miles
Since last MOT+1,177 miles
PASS
Mileage33,900 miles
Since last MOT+809 miles
PASS
Mileage33,091 miles
Since last MOT+1,062 miles
FAIL
Mileage32,029 miles
Since last MOT+4,096 miles
PASS
Mileage27,933 miles
Since last MOT+4,315 miles
PASS
Mileage23,618 miles
Since last MOT+3,470 miles
PASS
Mileage20,148 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage20,148 miles
Since last MOT+3,483 miles
PASS
Mileage16,665 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage16,663 miles
Since last MOT+2,842 miles
PASS
Mileage13,821 miles
Since last MOT+4,087 miles
PASS
Mileage9,734 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 LYZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1343cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeVE — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About VE53 LYZ

What car is VE53 LYZ?

VE53 LYZ is a red Kia Rio, petrol (1343cc). First registered in Worcester in 2003.

What is the mileage of VE53 LYZ?

The last recorded mileage for VE53 LYZ was 54,304 miles, recorded on 13 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VE53 LYZ passed its MOT?

VE53 LYZ has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 13 Oct 2020.

Is VE53 LYZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VE53 LYZ 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 VE53 LYZ?

VE53 LYZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.