Vehicle summary
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 Honda Civic Petrol 1590cc has had 27 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 10 (63% pass rate). It has 115,356 miles on the clock, averaging 6,030 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 16V engine is known for d16v1-specific owner forum threads and specialist garage known-issues pages.
MOT & Mileage History for OU53 VKL
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 115,356 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 56 |
| Average per year | 6,030 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | OU53 VKL |
| Make | Honda |
| Model | Civic |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1590cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | OU — Oxford, Oxford |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About OU53 VKL
What car is OU53 VKL?
OU53 VKL is an blue Honda Civic, petrol (1590cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.
What is the mileage of OU53 VKL?
The last recorded mileage for OU53 VKL was 115,356 miles, recorded on 28 Oct 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OU53 VKL passed its MOT?
OU53 VKL has had 27 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (17 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 28 Oct 2022.
Is OU53 VKL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OU53 VKL 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 OU53 VKL?
OU53 VKL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.