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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 2 (78% pass rate). It has 126,967 miles on the clock, averaging 11,861 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for GL53 WAU
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 126,967 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 8,577 |
| Average per year | 11,861 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | GL53 WAU |
| Make | Kia |
| Model | Rio |
| Colour | Blue |
| 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 WAU
What car is GL53 WAU?
GL53 WAU is a blue Kia Rio, petrol (1343cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2003.
What is the mileage of GL53 WAU?
The last recorded mileage for GL53 WAU was 126,967 miles, recorded on 22 Apr 2014 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GL53 WAU passed its MOT?
GL53 WAU has had 9 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (7 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 22 Apr 2014.
Is GL53 WAU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GL53 WAU 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 WAU?
GL53 WAU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.