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GF53 VHR

2003 Kia Rio · Petrol · 1343cc

Red Registered in Maidstone, Garden of England · 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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 2 (80% pass rate). It has 72,161 miles on the clock, averaging 5,799 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GF53 VHR

MOT Status
Due date passed
72,161
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2007
80%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
5,799

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading72,161 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,799
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GF53 VHR 30k40k51k62k72k '07'14'11

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage72,161 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,161 miles
Since last MOT+7,327 miles
PASS
Mileage64,834 miles
Since last MOT+8,555 miles
PASS
Mileage56,279 miles
Since last MOT+9,676 miles
PASS
Mileage46,603 miles
Since last MOT+6,260 miles
PASS
Mileage40,343 miles
Since last MOT+2,676 miles
PASS
Mileage37,667 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,667 miles
Since last MOT+4,889 miles
PASS
Mileage32,778 miles
Since last MOT+2,930 miles
PASS
Mileage29,848 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 VHR
MakeKia
ModelRio
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1343cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGF — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About GF53 VHR

What car is GF53 VHR?

GF53 VHR is a red Kia Rio, petrol (1343cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2003.

What is the mileage of GF53 VHR?

The last recorded mileage for GF53 VHR was 72,161 miles, recorded on 28 Aug 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GF53 VHR passed its MOT?

GF53 VHR has had 10 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (8 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 28 Aug 2014.

Is GF53 VHR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GF53 VHR 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 GF53 VHR?

GF53 VHR is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.