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SM53 BTY

2003 Honda Civic · Petrol · 1396cc

Red Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1396cc
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 Honda Civic Petrol 1396cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 82,621 miles on the clock, averaging 4,833 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16V engine is known for d14z6.

MOT & Mileage History for SM53 BTY

MOT Status
Due date passed
82,621
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
4,833

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 reading82,621 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,833
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM53 BTY 19k35k51k67k83k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage82,621 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,621 miles
Since last MOT+5,605 miles
PASS
Mileage77,016 miles
Since last MOT+2,196 miles
PASS
Mileage74,820 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,850 miles
Since last MOT+7,025 miles
PASS
Mileage67,825 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,825 miles
Since last MOT+6,823 miles
PASS
Mileage61,002 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,001 miles
Since last MOT+5,403 miles
PASS
Mileage55,598 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,596 miles
Since last MOT+9,139 miles
PASS
Mileage46,457 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,457 miles
Since last MOT+3,753 miles
PASS
Mileage42,704 miles
Since last MOT+7,657 miles
PASS
Mileage35,047 miles
Since last MOT+5,169 miles
PASS
Mileage29,878 miles
Since last MOT+4,598 miles
PASS
Mileage25,280 miles
Since last MOT+6,049 miles
PASS
Mileage19,231 miles

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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

RegistrationSM53 BTY
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1396cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SM53 BTY

What car is SM53 BTY?

SM53 BTY is an red Honda Civic, petrol (1396cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SM53 BTY?

The last recorded mileage for SM53 BTY was 82,621 miles, recorded on 24 Jun 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM53 BTY passed its MOT?

SM53 BTY has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 24 Jun 2019.

Is SM53 BTY ULEZ compliant?

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

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