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PJ53 NHY

2003 Kia Rio · Petrol · 1343cc

Blue Registered in Preston, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1343cc
ColourBlue
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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 3 (67% pass rate). It has 66,844 miles on the clock, averaging 6,182 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for PJ53 NHY

MOT Status
Due date passed
66,844
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
6,182

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 reading66,844 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,525
Average per year6,182
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for PJ53 NHY 26k37k47k57k67k '06'13'08

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Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage66,844 miles
Since last MOT+6,525 miles
PASS
Mileage60,319 miles
Since last MOT+7,329 miles
PASS
Mileage52,990 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,979 miles
Since last MOT+10,381 miles
PASS
Mileage42,598 miles
Since last MOT+133 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,465 miles
Since last MOT+8,828 miles
PASS
Mileage33,637 miles
Since last MOT+7,224 miles
PASS
Mileage26,413 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage26,413 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 NHY
MakeKia
ModelRio
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1343cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePJ — Preston, Preston
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About PJ53 NHY

What car is PJ53 NHY?

PJ53 NHY is a blue Kia Rio, petrol (1343cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.

What is the mileage of PJ53 NHY?

The last recorded mileage for PJ53 NHY was 66,844 miles, recorded on 2 May 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PJ53 NHY passed its MOT?

PJ53 NHY has had 9 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (6 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 2 May 2013.

Is PJ53 NHY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PJ53 NHY 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 PJ53 NHY?

PJ53 NHY is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.