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ML53 GHO

2003 Kia Rio · Petrol · 1343cc

Red Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1343cc
ColourRed
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 83,178 miles on the clock, averaging 5,945 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for ML53 GHO

MOT Status
Due date passed
83,178
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
5,945

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 reading83,178 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year5,945
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ML53 GHO 17k33k50k67k83k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage83,178 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,177 miles
Since last MOT+5,507 miles
PASS
Mileage77,670 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,670 miles
Since last MOT+4,905 miles
PASS
Mileage72,765 miles
PASS
Mileage677,754 miles
Since last MOT+614,093 miles
PASS
Mileage63,661 miles
Since last MOT+6,559 miles
PASS
Mileage57,102 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,102 miles
Since last MOT+11,562 miles
PASS
Mileage45,540 miles
Since last MOT+100 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,440 miles
Since last MOT+10,446 miles
PASS
Mileage34,994 miles
Since last MOT+7,663 miles
PASS
Mileage27,331 miles
Since last MOT+3,530 miles
PASS
Mileage23,801 miles
Since last MOT+3,010 miles
PASS
Mileage20,791 miles
Since last MOT+4,199 miles
PASS
Mileage16,592 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 GHO
MakeKia
ModelRio
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1343cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeML — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About ML53 GHO

What car is ML53 GHO?

ML53 GHO is an red Kia Rio, petrol (1343cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of ML53 GHO?

The last recorded mileage for ML53 GHO was 83,178 miles, recorded on 23 Nov 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ML53 GHO passed its MOT?

ML53 GHO has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 23 Nov 2017.

Is ML53 GHO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML53 GHO 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 ML53 GHO?

ML53 GHO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.