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GL53 RKJ

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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 4 (64% pass rate). It has 45,053 miles on the clock, averaging 5,191 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GL53 RKJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
45,053
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
5,191

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading45,053 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,347
Average per year5,191
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GL53 RKJ 14k22k29k37k45k '06'12'09

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage45,053 miles
Since last MOT+5,347 miles
PASS
Mileage39,706 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,704 miles
Since last MOT+4,400 miles
PASS
Mileage35,304 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage35,301 miles
Since last MOT+5,033 miles
PASS
Mileage30,268 miles
Since last MOT+4,851 miles
PASS
Mileage25,417 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage25,415 miles
Since last MOT+5,205 miles
PASS
Mileage20,210 miles
Since last MOT+87 miles
FAIL
Mileage20,123 miles
Since last MOT+6,219 miles
PASS
Mileage13,904 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 RKJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1343cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGL — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About GL53 RKJ

What car is GL53 RKJ?

GL53 RKJ is a red Kia Rio, petrol (1343cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2003.

What is the mileage of GL53 RKJ?

The last recorded mileage for GL53 RKJ was 45,053 miles, recorded on 27 Nov 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GL53 RKJ passed its MOT?

GL53 RKJ has had 11 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (7 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 27 Nov 2012.

Is GL53 RKJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GL53 RKJ 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 GL53 RKJ?

GL53 RKJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.