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SL53 HLA

2003 Nissan Micra · Petrol · 998cc

Blue Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine998cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£20–£30

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 Nissan Micra Petrol 998cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 2 (80% pass rate). It has 48,942 miles on the clock, averaging 3,378 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SL53 HLA

MOT Status
Due date passed
48,942
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
3,378

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading48,942 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,378
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SL53 HLA 28k33k38k44k49k '06'12'10

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage48,942 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,942 miles
Since last MOT+2,910 miles
PASS
Mileage46,032 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,032 miles
Since last MOT+3,160 miles
PASS
Mileage42,872 miles
Since last MOT+3,317 miles
PASS
Mileage39,555 miles
Since last MOT+3,328 miles
PASS
Mileage36,227 miles
Since last MOT+2,904 miles
PASS
Mileage33,323 miles
Since last MOT+3,132 miles
PASS
Mileage30,191 miles
Since last MOT+2,324 miles
PASS
Mileage27,867 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 HLA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SL53 HLA

What car is SL53 HLA?

SL53 HLA is an blue Nissan Micra, petrol (998cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SL53 HLA?

The last recorded mileage for SL53 HLA was 48,942 miles, recorded on 18 Sep 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL53 HLA passed its MOT?

SL53 HLA has had 10 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (8 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 18 Sep 2012.

Is SL53 HLA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL53 HLA 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 SL53 HLA?

SL53 HLA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.