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RE53 KXV

2003 Honda Civic · Petrol · 1590cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1590cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 3 (86% pass rate). It has 61,547 miles on the clock, averaging 2,167 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 RE53 KXV

MOT Status
Due date passed
61,547
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
86%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
2,167

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading61,547 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,159
Average per year2,167
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RE53 KXV 22k32k42k52k62k '06'25'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage61,547 miles
Since last MOT+5,159 miles
PASS
Mileage56,388 miles
Since last MOT+4,287 miles
PASS
Mileage52,101 miles
Since last MOT+3,249 miles
PASS
Mileage48,852 miles
Since last MOT+3,732 miles
PASS
Mileage45,120 miles
Since last MOT+356 miles
PASS
Mileage44,764 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,764 miles
Since last MOT+658 miles
PASS
Mileage44,106 miles
Since last MOT+929 miles
PASS
Mileage43,177 miles
Since last MOT+1,170 miles
PASS
Mileage42,007 miles
Since last MOT+1,436 miles
PASS
Mileage40,571 miles
Since last MOT+1,502 miles
PASS
Mileage39,069 miles
Since last MOT+1,782 miles
PASS
Mileage37,287 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,284 miles
Since last MOT+1,774 miles
PASS
Mileage35,510 miles
Since last MOT+1,771 miles
FAIL
Mileage33,739 miles
Since last MOT+1,989 miles
PASS
Mileage31,750 miles
Since last MOT+2,294 miles
PASS
Mileage29,456 miles
Since last MOT+2,733 miles
PASS
Mileage26,723 miles
Since last MOT+2,675 miles
PASS
Mileage24,048 miles
Since last MOT+2,501 miles
PASS
Mileage21,547 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 KXV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1590cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRE — Reading, Reading
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About RE53 KXV

What car is RE53 KXV?

RE53 KXV is an silver Honda Civic, petrol (1590cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RE53 KXV?

The last recorded mileage for RE53 KXV was 61,547 miles, recorded on 14 Feb 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RE53 KXV passed its MOT?

RE53 KXV has had 21 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (18 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 14 Feb 2025.

Is RE53 KXV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RE53 KXV 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 RE53 KXV?

RE53 KXV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.