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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 Mitsubishi Carisma Petrol 1597cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing once (91% pass rate). It has 59,441 miles on the clock, averaging 5,040 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for CU53 VBP
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 59,441 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 8,340 |
| Average per year | 5,040 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | CU53 VBP |
| Make | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Carisma |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1597cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | CU — Swansea, Cymru (Wales) |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About CU53 VBP
What car is CU53 VBP?
CU53 VBP is a black Mitsubishi Carisma, petrol (1597cc). First registered in Swansea in 2003.
What is the mileage of CU53 VBP?
The last recorded mileage for CU53 VBP was 59,441 miles, recorded on 30 Nov 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has CU53 VBP passed its MOT?
CU53 VBP has had 11 MOT tests with an 91% pass rate (10 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 30 Nov 2015.
Is CU53 VBP ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, CU53 VBP 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 CU53 VBP?
CU53 VBP is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.