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 1396cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 8 (62% pass rate). It has 129,997 miles on the clock, averaging 7,753 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16V engine is known for d14z6.
MOT & Mileage History for SM52 VWL
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 129,997 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 7,753 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Honda Civic
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D14Z6
Seals wear out prematurely, allowing oil to leak into cylinders.
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SM52 VWL |
| Make | Honda |
| Model | Civic |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1396cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SM — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About SM52 VWL
What car is SM52 VWL?
SM52 VWL is an silver Honda Civic, petrol (1396cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SM52 VWL?
The last recorded mileage for SM52 VWL was 129,997 miles, recorded on 14 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM52 VWL passed its MOT?
SM52 VWL has had 21 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (13 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 14 Oct 2017.
Is SM52 VWL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM52 VWL 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 SM52 VWL?
SM52 VWL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.