Vehicle summary
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 81,314 miles on the clock, averaging 8,089 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for GL53 VYJ
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 81,314 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 9,775 |
| Average per year | 8,089 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | GL53 VYJ |
| Make | Kia |
| Model | Rio |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1343cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GL — Maidstone, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About GL53 VYJ
What car is GL53 VYJ?
GL53 VYJ is a silver Kia Rio, petrol (1343cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2003.
What is the mileage of GL53 VYJ?
The last recorded mileage for GL53 VYJ was 81,314 miles, recorded on 26 Sep 2013 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GL53 VYJ passed its MOT?
GL53 VYJ has had 11 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (7 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 26 Sep 2013.
Is GL53 VYJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GL53 VYJ 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 VYJ?
GL53 VYJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.