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WL53 JVU

2003 Kia Rio · Petrol · 1343cc

Blue Registered in Truro, West of England · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1343cc
ColourBlue
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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing 5 (50% pass rate). It has 121,009 miles on the clock, averaging 14,161 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for WL53 JVU

MOT Status
Due date passed
121,009
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
50%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
14,161

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading121,009 miles
Reading date
Miles last year22,227
Average per year14,161
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WL53 JVU 32k54k77k99k121k '06'13'10

Check WL53 JVU

Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage121,009 miles
Since last MOT+22,227 miles
PASS
Mileage98,782 miles
Since last MOT+15,385 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,397 miles
Since last MOT+15,162 miles
PASS
Mileage68,235 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,235 miles
Since last MOT+7,707 miles
PASS
Mileage60,528 miles
Since last MOT+21,899 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,629 miles
PASS
Mileage51,649 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,649 miles
Since last MOT+19,535 miles
PASS
Mileage32,114 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL53 JVU
MakeKia
ModelRio
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1343cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeWL — Truro, West of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About WL53 JVU

What car is WL53 JVU?

WL53 JVU is a blue Kia Rio, petrol (1343cc). First registered in Truro in 2003.

What is the mileage of WL53 JVU?

The last recorded mileage for WL53 JVU was 121,009 miles, recorded on 6 Mar 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WL53 JVU passed its MOT?

WL53 JVU has had 10 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (5 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 6 Mar 2013.

Is WL53 JVU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WL53 JVU 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 WL53 JVU?

WL53 JVU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.