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PJ53 NHZ

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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 79,473 miles on the clock, averaging 6,820 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for PJ53 NHZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
79,473
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
6,820

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 reading79,473 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,534
Average per year6,820
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PJ53 NHZ 25k39k52k66k79k '06'14'10

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage79,473 miles
Since last MOT+5,534 miles
PASS
Mileage73,939 miles
Since last MOT+4,995 miles
PASS
Mileage68,944 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,944 miles
Since last MOT+5,602 miles
PASS
Mileage63,342 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,340 miles
Since last MOT+9,969 miles
PASS
Mileage53,371 miles
Since last MOT+8,775 miles
PASS
Mileage44,596 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,596 miles
Since last MOT+8,291 miles
PASS
Mileage36,305 miles
Since last MOT+8,079 miles
PASS
Mileage28,226 miles
Since last MOT+3,222 miles
PASS
Mileage25,004 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage25,004 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 NHZ
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 NHZ

What car is PJ53 NHZ?

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

What is the mileage of PJ53 NHZ?

The last recorded mileage for PJ53 NHZ was 79,473 miles, recorded on 23 Jul 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PJ53 NHZ passed its MOT?

PJ53 NHZ has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 23 Jul 2014.

Is PJ53 NHZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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