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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 6 (60% pass rate). It has 129,378 miles on the clock, averaging 10,008 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for ML53 GHV
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 129,378 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 10,008 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | ML53 GHV |
| Make | Kia |
| Model | Rio |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1343cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | ML — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About ML53 GHV
What car is ML53 GHV?
ML53 GHV is an red Kia Rio, petrol (1343cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.
What is the mileage of ML53 GHV?
The last recorded mileage for ML53 GHV was 129,378 miles, recorded on 8 Oct 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ML53 GHV passed its MOT?
ML53 GHV has had 15 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (9 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 8 Oct 2016.
Is ML53 GHV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML53 GHV 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 GHV?
ML53 GHV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.