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ML53 GHX

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 9 (53% pass rate). It has 77,130 miles on the clock, averaging 5,048 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for ML53 GHX

MOT Status
Due date passed
77,130
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
53%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
5,048

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading77,130 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,048
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for ML53 GHX 17k32k47k62k77k '06'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage77,130 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,130 miles
Since last MOT+2,105 miles
PASS
Mileage75,025 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,025 miles
Since last MOT+3,209 miles
PASS
Mileage71,816 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,813 miles
Since last MOT+4,891 miles
PASS
Mileage66,922 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,922 miles
Since last MOT+3,732 miles
PASS
Mileage63,190 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,179 miles
Since last MOT+4,950 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,229 miles
Since last MOT+5,802 miles
PASS
Mileage52,427 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,406 miles
Since last MOT+5,168 miles
PASS
Mileage47,238 miles
Since last MOT+6,507 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,731 miles
Since last MOT+6,438 miles
PASS
Mileage34,293 miles
Since last MOT+5,913 miles
FAIL
Mileage28,380 miles
Since last MOT+5,847 miles
PASS
Mileage22,533 miles
Since last MOT+5,905 miles
PASS
Mileage16,628 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 GHX
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 GHX

What car is ML53 GHX?

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

What is the mileage of ML53 GHX?

The last recorded mileage for ML53 GHX was 77,130 miles, recorded on 8 Sep 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ML53 GHX passed its MOT?

ML53 GHX has had 19 MOT tests with a 53% pass rate (10 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 8 Sep 2018.

Is ML53 GHX ULEZ compliant?

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

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