Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2003 Honda Civic Petrol 1590cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 7 (56% pass rate). It has 71,369 miles on the clock, averaging 4,981 miles per year, well 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 VKV
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 71,369 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 290 |
| Average per year | 4,981 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | OU53 VKV |
| Make | Honda |
| Model | Civic |
| Colour | Silver |
| 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 VKV
What car is OU53 VKV?
OU53 VKV is an silver Honda Civic, petrol (1590cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.
What is the mileage of OU53 VKV?
The last recorded mileage for OU53 VKV was 71,369 miles, recorded on 25 Jan 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OU53 VKV passed its MOT?
OU53 VKV has had 16 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (9 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 25 Jan 2016.
Is OU53 VKV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OU53 VKV 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 VKV?
OU53 VKV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.