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 1590cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 155,381 miles on the clock, averaging 9,815 miles per year, above 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 SM53 BUP
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 155,381 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 9,815 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SM53 BUP |
| Make | Honda |
| Model | Civic |
| Colour | Green |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1590cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SM — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SM53 BUP
What car is SM53 BUP?
SM53 BUP is an green Honda Civic, petrol (1590cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SM53 BUP?
The last recorded mileage for SM53 BUP was 155,381 miles, recorded on 30 Mar 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM53 BUP passed its MOT?
SM53 BUP has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 30 Mar 2018.
Is SM53 BUP ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM53 BUP 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 BUP?
SM53 BUP is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.