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SH53 JBU

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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 6 (54% pass rate). It has 88,168 miles on the clock, averaging 8,337 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SH53 JBU

MOT Status
Due date passed
88,168
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
54%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
8,337

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading88,168 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8
Average per year8,337
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH53 JBU 27k42k57k73k88k '06'14'10

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage88,168 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,160 miles
Since last MOT+8,184 miles
PASS
Mileage79,976 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,974 miles
Since last MOT+209 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,765 miles
Since last MOT+16,753 miles
PASS
Mileage63,012 miles
Since last MOT+6,331 miles
PASS
Mileage56,681 miles
Since last MOT+2,015 miles
PASS
Mileage54,666 miles
Since last MOT+6,508 miles
PASS
Mileage48,158 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,158 miles
Since last MOT+11,200 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,958 miles
Since last MOT+10,164 miles
PASS
Mileage26,794 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage26,794 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 JBU
MakeKia
ModelRio
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1343cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SH53 JBU

What car is SH53 JBU?

SH53 JBU is an blue Kia Rio, petrol (1343cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SH53 JBU?

The last recorded mileage for SH53 JBU was 88,168 miles, recorded on 12 Mar 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH53 JBU passed its MOT?

SH53 JBU has had 13 MOT tests with a 54% pass rate (7 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 12 Mar 2014.

Is SH53 JBU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SH53 JBU 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 SH53 JBU?

SH53 JBU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.