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ML53 GJV

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 121,642 miles on the clock, averaging 7,768 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for ML53 GJV

MOT Status
Due date passed
121,642
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
7,768

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading121,642 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year7,768
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ML53 GJV 19k44k70k96k122k '06'20'15

Check ML53 GJV

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage121,642 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,639 miles
Since last MOT+4,015 miles
PASS
Mileage117,624 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,612 miles
Since last MOT+3,974 miles
PASS
Mileage113,638 miles
Since last MOT+11,435 miles
PASS
Mileage102,203 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,186 miles
Since last MOT+9,815 miles
PASS
Mileage92,371 miles
Since last MOT+113 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,258 miles
Since last MOT+6,488 miles
PASS
Mileage85,770 miles
Since last MOT+6,361 miles
PASS
Mileage79,409 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,394 miles
Since last MOT+6,201 miles
PASS
Mileage73,193 miles
Since last MOT+7,642 miles
PASS
Mileage65,551 miles
Since last MOT+89 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,462 miles
Since last MOT+11,766 miles
PASS
Mileage53,696 miles
Since last MOT+10,795 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,901 miles
Since last MOT+11,104 miles
PASS
Mileage31,797 miles
Since last MOT+9,104 miles
PASS
Mileage22,693 miles
Since last MOT+4,156 miles
PASS
Mileage18,537 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 GJV
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 GJV

What car is ML53 GJV?

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

What is the mileage of ML53 GJV?

The last recorded mileage for ML53 GJV was 121,642 miles, recorded on 26 Feb 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ML53 GJV passed its MOT?

ML53 GJV has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 26 Feb 2020.

Is ML53 GJV ULEZ compliant?

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

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