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GL55 ELJ

2006 Kia Rio · Diesel · 1493cc

Red Registered in Maidstone, Garden of England · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1493cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 2006 Kia Rio Diesel 1493cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 7 (71% pass rate). It has 101,605 miles on the clock, averaging 5,185 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GL55 ELJ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
101,605
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2009
71%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
5,185

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 reading101,605 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,185
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GL55 ELJ 15k36k58k80k102k '09'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage101,605 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,605 miles
Since last MOT+2,089 miles
PASS
Mileage99,516 miles
Since last MOT+1,346 miles
PASS
Mileage98,170 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,170 miles
Since last MOT+1,761 miles
PASS
Mileage96,409 miles
Since last MOT+4,752 miles
PASS
Mileage91,657 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,657 miles
Since last MOT+3,390 miles
PASS
Mileage88,267 miles
Since last MOT+3,301 miles
PASS
Mileage84,966 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,966 miles
Since last MOT+2,113 miles
PASS
Mileage82,853 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,853 miles
Since last MOT+2,690 miles
PASS
Mileage80,163 miles
Since last MOT+3,096 miles
PASS
Mileage77,067 miles
Since last MOT+7,063 miles
PASS
Mileage70,004 miles
Since last MOT+13,944 miles
PASS
Mileage56,060 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,059 miles
Since last MOT+6,717 miles
PASS
Mileage49,342 miles
Since last MOT+6,646 miles
PASS
Mileage42,696 miles
Since last MOT+8,540 miles
PASS
Mileage34,156 miles
Since last MOT+3,509 miles
PASS
Mileage30,647 miles
Since last MOT+7,708 miles
PASS
Mileage22,939 miles
Since last MOT+8,295 miles
FAIL
Mileage14,644 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 ELJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1493cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeGL — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About GL55 ELJ

What car is GL55 ELJ?

GL55 ELJ is a red Kia Rio, diesel (1493cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2006.

What is the mileage of GL55 ELJ?

The last recorded mileage for GL55 ELJ was 101,605 miles, recorded on 28 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GL55 ELJ passed its MOT?

GL55 ELJ has had 24 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (17 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 28 Oct 2025.

Is GL55 ELJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GL55 ELJ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2006, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is GL55 ELJ?

GL55 ELJ is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.