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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 119,489 miles on the clock, averaging 8,895 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for YB53 BUF
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 119,489 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 166 |
| Average per year | 8,895 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | YB53 BUF |
| Make | Kia |
| Model | Rio |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1343cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | YB — Leeds, Yorkshire |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About YB53 BUF
What car is YB53 BUF?
YB53 BUF is a blue Kia Rio, petrol (1343cc). First registered in Leeds in 2003.
What is the mileage of YB53 BUF?
The last recorded mileage for YB53 BUF was 119,489 miles, recorded on 3 Oct 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has YB53 BUF passed its MOT?
YB53 BUF has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 3 Oct 2016.
Is YB53 BUF ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, YB53 BUF 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 YB53 BUF?
YB53 BUF is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.