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PJ53 PDU

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 93,139 miles on the clock, averaging 6,217 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for PJ53 PDU

MOT Status
Due date passed
93,139
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
78%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
6,217

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading93,139 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,039
Average per year6,217
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PJ53 PDU 16k35k55k74k93k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage93,139 miles
Since last MOT+4,039 miles
PASS
Mileage89,100 miles
Since last MOT+5,481 miles
PASS
Mileage83,619 miles
Since last MOT+9,385 miles
PASS
Mileage74,234 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,227 miles
Since last MOT+7,807 miles
PASS
Mileage66,420 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,416 miles
Since last MOT+9,169 miles
PASS
Mileage57,247 miles
Since last MOT+4,054 miles
PASS
Mileage53,193 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,193 miles
Since last MOT+7,947 miles
PASS
Mileage45,246 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,246 miles
Since last MOT+5,840 miles
PASS
Mileage39,406 miles
Since last MOT+5,431 miles
PASS
Mileage33,975 miles
Since last MOT+6,293 miles
PASS
Mileage27,682 miles
Since last MOT+4,922 miles
PASS
Mileage22,760 miles
Since last MOT+5,515 miles
PASS
Mileage17,245 miles
Since last MOT+1,050 miles
PASS
Mileage16,195 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 PDU
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 PDU

What car is PJ53 PDU?

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

What is the mileage of PJ53 PDU?

The last recorded mileage for PJ53 PDU was 93,139 miles, recorded on 13 Apr 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PJ53 PDU passed its MOT?

PJ53 PDU has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 13 Apr 2019.

Is PJ53 PDU ULEZ compliant?

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

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