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GL53 VXT

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 5 MOT tests on record, passing 3 and failing 2 (60% pass rate). It has 63,613 miles on the clock, averaging 9,431 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GL53 VXT

MOT Status
Due date passed
63,613
Last Mileage
Recorded
5
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
3 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 5 tests on record
9,431

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading63,613 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,431
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GL53 VXT 42k47k53k58k64k '06'09'08

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Full MOT Test History 5 tests on record

PASS
Mileage63,613 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,613 miles
Since last MOT+10,603 miles
PASS
Mileage53,010 miles
Since last MOT+10,655 miles
PASS
Mileage42,355 miles
Since last MOT+280 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,075 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 VXT
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 VXT

What car is GL53 VXT?

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

What is the mileage of GL53 VXT?

The last recorded mileage for GL53 VXT was 63,613 miles, recorded on 11 Mar 2009 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GL53 VXT passed its MOT?

GL53 VXT has had 5 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (3 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 11 Mar 2009.

Is GL53 VXT ULEZ compliant?

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

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