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SB53 AKV

2003 Kia Rio · Petrol · 1343cc

Blue Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 103,125 miles on the clock, averaging 11,872 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SB53 AKV

MOT Status
Due date passed
103,125
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
11,872

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading103,125 miles
Reading date
Miles last year77
Average per year11,872
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SB53 AKV 17k38k60k82k103k '06'14'12

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage103,125 miles
Since last MOT+77 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,048 miles
Since last MOT+7,472 miles
PASS
Mileage95,576 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,576 miles
Since last MOT+9,185 miles
PASS
Mileage86,391 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,391 miles
Since last MOT+9,202 miles
PASS
Mileage77,189 miles
Since last MOT+14,344 miles
PASS
Mileage62,845 miles
Since last MOT+18,887 miles
PASS
Mileage43,958 miles
Since last MOT+22,349 miles
PASS
Mileage21,609 miles
Since last MOT+4,842 miles
PASS
Mileage16,767 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 AKV
MakeKia
ModelRio
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1343cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSB — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SB53 AKV

What car is SB53 AKV?

SB53 AKV is an blue Kia Rio, petrol (1343cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SB53 AKV?

The last recorded mileage for SB53 AKV was 103,125 miles, recorded on 21 Feb 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB53 AKV passed its MOT?

SB53 AKV has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 21 Feb 2014.

Is SB53 AKV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SB53 AKV 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 SB53 AKV?

SB53 AKV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.