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SM53 AKY

2003 Ford Ka · Petrol · 1299cc

Red Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1299cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 Ford Ka Petrol 1299cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 5 (58% pass rate). It has 71,842 miles on the clock, averaging 7,508 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SM53 AKY

MOT Status
Due date passed
71,842
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
58%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
7,508

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading71,842 miles
Reading date
Miles last year97
Average per year7,508
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM53 AKY 16k30k44k58k72k '06'14'12

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage71,842 miles
Since last MOT+97 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,745 miles
Since last MOT+19,139 miles
PASS
Mileage52,606 miles
Since last MOT+324 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,282 miles
Since last MOT+10,669 miles
PASS
Mileage41,613 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,612 miles
Since last MOT+3,470 miles
PASS
Mileage38,142 miles
Since last MOT+2,245 miles
PASS
Mileage35,897 miles
Since last MOT+5,286 miles
PASS
Mileage30,611 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,611 miles
Since last MOT+6,514 miles
FAIL
Mileage24,097 miles
Since last MOT+8,147 miles
PASS
Mileage15,950 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 AKY
MakeFord
ModelKa
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1299cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SM53 AKY

What car is SM53 AKY?

SM53 AKY is an red Ford Ka, petrol (1299cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SM53 AKY?

The last recorded mileage for SM53 AKY was 71,842 miles, recorded on 3 Apr 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM53 AKY passed its MOT?

SM53 AKY has had 12 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (7 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 3 Apr 2014.

Is SM53 AKY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM53 AKY 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 SM53 AKY?

SM53 AKY is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.