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 Kia Sportage Petrol 1998cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 7 (56% pass rate). It has 97,004 miles on the clock, averaging 7,965 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SM53 FWE
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 97,004 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 7,965 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SM53 FWE |
| Make | Kia |
| Model | Sportage |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1998cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SM — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SM53 FWE
What car is SM53 FWE?
SM53 FWE is an black Kia Sportage, petrol (1998cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SM53 FWE?
The last recorded mileage for SM53 FWE was 97,004 miles, recorded on 25 Mar 2014 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM53 FWE passed its MOT?
SM53 FWE has had 16 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (9 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 25 Mar 2014.
Is SM53 FWE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM53 FWE 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 FWE?
SM53 FWE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.