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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 Ford Ka Petrol 1299cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing 7 (42% pass rate). It has 79,174 miles on the clock, averaging 5,949 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for CE53 UPO
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 79,174 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6,505 |
| Average per year | 5,949 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | CE53 UPO |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Ka |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1299cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | CE — Cardiff, Cymru (Wales) |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About CE53 UPO
What car is CE53 UPO?
CE53 UPO is a red Ford Ka, petrol (1299cc). First registered in Cardiff in 2003.
What is the mileage of CE53 UPO?
The last recorded mileage for CE53 UPO was 79,174 miles, recorded on 8 Sep 2014 during its most recent MOT test.
Has CE53 UPO passed its MOT?
CE53 UPO has had 12 MOT tests with a 42% pass rate (5 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 8 Sep 2014.
Is CE53 UPO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, CE53 UPO 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 CE53 UPO?
CE53 UPO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.