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GL53 YTE

2003 Kia Rio · Petrol · 1343cc

Silver Registered in Maidstone, Garden of England · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1343cc
ColourSilver
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 49,562 miles on the clock, averaging 3,234 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GL53 YTE

MOT Status
Due date passed
49,562
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
3,234

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

Low mileage
Latest reading49,562 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year3,234
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GL53 YTE 16k24k33k41k50k '06'17'14

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage49,562 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,561 miles
Since last MOT+2,534 miles
PASS
Mileage47,027 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,027 miles
Since last MOT+2,123 miles
PASS
Mileage44,904 miles
Since last MOT+5,394 miles
PASS
Mileage39,510 miles
Since last MOT+149 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,361 miles
Since last MOT+7,282 miles
PASS
Mileage32,079 miles
PASS
Mileage98,727 miles
Since last MOT+72,966 miles
PASS
Mileage25,761 miles
Since last MOT+2,080 miles
PASS
Mileage23,681 miles
Since last MOT+2,212 miles
PASS
Mileage21,469 miles
Since last MOT+2,029 miles
PASS
Mileage19,440 miles
Since last MOT+3,327 miles
PASS
Mileage16,113 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 YTE
MakeKia
ModelRio
ColourSilver
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 YTE

What car is GL53 YTE?

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

What is the mileage of GL53 YTE?

The last recorded mileage for GL53 YTE was 49,562 miles, recorded on 26 Apr 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GL53 YTE passed its MOT?

GL53 YTE has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 26 Apr 2017.

Is GL53 YTE ULEZ compliant?

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

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