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GL53 SSO

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 5 (77% pass rate). It has 113,253 miles on the clock, averaging 5,775 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GL53 SSO

MOT Status
Due date passed
113,253
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2007
77%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
5,775

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 reading113,253 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,510
Average per year5,775
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GL53 SSO 21k44k67k90k113k '07'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage113,253 miles
Since last MOT+4,510 miles
PASS
Mileage108,743 miles
Since last MOT+4,436 miles
PASS
Mileage104,307 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,307 miles
Since last MOT+3,277 miles
PASS
Mileage101,030 miles
Since last MOT+25 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,005 miles
Since last MOT+4,503 miles
PASS
Mileage96,502 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,502 miles
Since last MOT+3,833 miles
PASS
Mileage92,669 miles
Since last MOT+4,902 miles
PASS
Mileage87,767 miles
Since last MOT+5,026 miles
PASS
Mileage82,741 miles
Since last MOT+5,496 miles
PASS
Mileage77,245 miles
Since last MOT+5,522 miles
PASS
Mileage71,723 miles
Since last MOT+7,796 miles
PASS
Mileage63,927 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,916 miles
Since last MOT+5,499 miles
PASS
Mileage58,417 miles
Since last MOT+5,493 miles
PASS
Mileage52,924 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,924 miles
Since last MOT+6,844 miles
PASS
Mileage46,080 miles
Since last MOT+7,037 miles
PASS
Mileage39,043 miles
Since last MOT+8,810 miles
PASS
Mileage30,233 miles
Since last MOT+9,082 miles
PASS
Mileage21,151 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 SSO
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 SSO

What car is GL53 SSO?

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

What is the mileage of GL53 SSO?

The last recorded mileage for GL53 SSO was 113,253 miles, recorded on 14 Dec 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GL53 SSO passed its MOT?

GL53 SSO has had 22 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (17 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 14 Dec 2022.

Is GL53 SSO ULEZ compliant?

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

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