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EX53 SSJ

2003 Kia Rio · Petrol · 1343cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 5 (62% pass rate). It has 93,672 miles on the clock, averaging 6,462 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EX53 SSJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
93,672
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
62%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
6,462

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading93,672 miles
Reading date
Miles last year16
Average per year6,462
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EX53 SSJ 29k45k61k78k94k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage93,672 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,656 miles
Since last MOT+4,506 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,150 miles
Since last MOT+2,883 miles
PASS
Mileage86,267 miles
Since last MOT+3,312 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,955 miles
Since last MOT+2,274 miles
PASS
Mileage80,681 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,680 miles
Since last MOT+6,831 miles
PASS
Mileage73,849 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,849 miles
Since last MOT+12,295 miles
PASS
Mileage61,554 miles
Since last MOT+8,456 miles
PASS
Mileage53,098 miles
Since last MOT+9,304 miles
PASS
Mileage43,794 miles
Since last MOT+14,719 miles
PASS
Mileage29,075 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 SSJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1343cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEX — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EX53 SSJ

What car is EX53 SSJ?

EX53 SSJ is an blue Kia Rio, petrol (1343cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EX53 SSJ?

The last recorded mileage for EX53 SSJ was 93,672 miles, recorded on 8 Aug 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX53 SSJ passed its MOT?

EX53 SSJ has had 13 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (8 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 8 Aug 2016.

Is EX53 SSJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX53 SSJ 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 EX53 SSJ?

EX53 SSJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.