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GL53 VPT

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 7 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing 2 (71% pass rate). It has 80,379 miles on the clock, averaging 5,812 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GL53 VPT

MOT Status
Due date passed
80,379
Last Mileage
Recorded
7
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 7 tests on record
5,812

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading80,379 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,880
Average per year5,812
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GL53 VPT 52k59k66k73k80k '06'11'08

Check GL53 VPT

Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record

PASS
Mileage80,379 miles
Since last MOT+1,880 miles
PASS
Mileage78,499 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,491 miles
Since last MOT+3,441 miles
PASS
Mileage75,050 miles
Since last MOT+8,992 miles
PASS
Mileage66,058 miles
Since last MOT+13,692 miles
PASS
Mileage52,366 miles
Since last MOT+39 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,327 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 VPT
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 VPT

What car is GL53 VPT?

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

What is the mileage of GL53 VPT?

The last recorded mileage for GL53 VPT was 80,379 miles, recorded on 21 Sep 2011 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GL53 VPT passed its MOT?

GL53 VPT has had 7 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (5 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 21 Sep 2011.

Is GL53 VPT ULEZ compliant?

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

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