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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 92,746 miles on the clock, averaging 5,989 miles per year, below 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 BVA
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 92,746 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 16,948 |
| Average per year | 5,989 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SM53 BVA |
| Make | Honda |
| Model | Civic |
| Colour | Silver |
| 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 BVA
What car is SM53 BVA?
SM53 BVA is an silver Honda Civic, petrol (1590cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SM53 BVA?
The last recorded mileage for SM53 BVA was 92,746 miles, recorded on 14 May 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM53 BVA passed its MOT?
SM53 BVA has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 14 May 2019.
Is SM53 BVA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM53 BVA 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 BVA?
SM53 BVA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.