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WL53 DXJ

2003 Kia Rio · Petrol · 1343cc

Red Registered in Truro, West of England · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1343cc
ColourRed
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 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 87,754 miles on the clock, averaging 5,722 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for WL53 DXJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
87,754
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
5,722

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 reading87,754 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,042
Average per year5,722
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WL53 DXJ 26k41k57k72k88k '06'17'11

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage87,754 miles
Since last MOT+8,042 miles
PASS
Mileage79,712 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,709 miles
Since last MOT+2,015 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,694 miles
Since last MOT+6,163 miles
PASS
Mileage71,531 miles
Since last MOT+7,510 miles
PASS
Mileage64,021 miles
Since last MOT+301 miles
PASS
Mileage63,720 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,712 miles
Since last MOT+14,486 miles
PASS
Mileage49,226 miles
Since last MOT+5,639 miles
PASS
Mileage43,587 miles
PASS
Mileage60,500 miles
Since last MOT+28,762 miles
PASS
Mileage31,738 miles
Since last MOT+5,893 miles
PASS
Mileage25,845 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL53 DXJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1343cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeWL — Truro, West of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About WL53 DXJ

What car is WL53 DXJ?

WL53 DXJ is a red Kia Rio, petrol (1343cc). First registered in Truro in 2003.

What is the mileage of WL53 DXJ?

The last recorded mileage for WL53 DXJ was 87,754 miles, recorded on 21 Jul 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WL53 DXJ passed its MOT?

WL53 DXJ has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 21 Jul 2017.

Is WL53 DXJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WL53 DXJ 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 WL53 DXJ?

WL53 DXJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.