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SM53 DFG

2003 Seat Ibiza · Diesel · 1896cc

Red Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 Seat Ibiza Diesel 1896cc has had 8 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 2 (75% pass rate). It has 115,773 miles on the clock, averaging 12,530 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SM53 DFG

MOT Status
Due date passed
115,773
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
12,530

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading115,773 miles
Reading date
Miles last year527
Average per year12,530
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM53 DFG 55k70k86k101k116k '06'11'09

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Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage115,773 miles
Since last MOT+527 miles
PASS
Mileage115,246 miles
Since last MOT+13,389 miles
PASS
Mileage101,857 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,857 miles
Since last MOT+10,814 miles
PASS
Mileage91,043 miles
Since last MOT+19,163 miles
PASS
Mileage71,880 miles
Since last MOT+261 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,619 miles
Since last MOT+16,357 miles
PASS
Mileage55,262 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 DFG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SM53 DFG

What car is SM53 DFG?

SM53 DFG is an red Seat Ibiza, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SM53 DFG?

The last recorded mileage for SM53 DFG was 115,773 miles, recorded on 16 Sep 2011 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM53 DFG passed its MOT?

SM53 DFG has had 8 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (6 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 16 Sep 2011.

Is SM53 DFG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM53 DFG is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SM53 DFG?

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