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GL53 YXE

2003 Kia Rio · Petrol · 1343cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1343cc
ColourBlue
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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 3 (70% pass rate). It has 69,155 miles on the clock, averaging 6,010 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GL53 YXE

MOT Status
Due date passed
69,155
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
6,010

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 reading69,155 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,098
Average per year6,010
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GL53 YXE 22k34k45k57k69k '06'14'10

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage69,155 miles
Since last MOT+6,098 miles
PASS
Mileage63,057 miles
Since last MOT+31,948 miles
PASS
Mileage31,109 miles
Since last MOT+25,380 miles
PASS
Mileage5,729 miles
PASS
Mileage43,627 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,627 miles
Since last MOT+21,102 miles
FAIL
Mileage22,525 miles
PASS
Mileage31,337 miles
Since last MOT+5,908 miles
PASS
Mileage25,429 miles
Since last MOT+3,745 miles
FAIL
Mileage21,684 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 YXE
MakeKia
ModelRio
ColourBlue
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 YXE

What car is GL53 YXE?

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

What is the mileage of GL53 YXE?

The last recorded mileage for GL53 YXE was 69,155 miles, recorded on 28 Oct 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GL53 YXE passed its MOT?

GL53 YXE has had 10 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (7 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 28 Oct 2014.

Is GL53 YXE ULEZ compliant?

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

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