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SM53 KSE

2003 Ford Ka · Petrol · 1299cc

Red Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1299cc
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 Ford Ka Petrol 1299cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 4 (60% pass rate). It has 57,719 miles on the clock, averaging 4,460 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SM53 KSE

MOT Status
Due date passed
57,719
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
4,460

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading57,719 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,460
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SM53 KSE 35k40k46k52k58k '06'11'09

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage57,719 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,719 miles
Since last MOT+3,479 miles
PASS
Mileage54,240 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,240 miles
Since last MOT+3,564 miles
PASS
Mileage50,676 miles
Since last MOT+2,950 miles
PASS
Mileage47,726 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,726 miles
Since last MOT+5,878 miles
PASS
Mileage41,848 miles
Since last MOT+5,381 miles
PASS
Mileage36,467 miles
Since last MOT+1,765 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,702 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 KSE
MakeFord
ModelKa
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1299cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SM53 KSE

What car is SM53 KSE?

SM53 KSE is an red Ford Ka, petrol (1299cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SM53 KSE?

The last recorded mileage for SM53 KSE was 57,719 miles, recorded on 16 Nov 2011 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM53 KSE passed its MOT?

SM53 KSE has had 10 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (6 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 16 Nov 2011.

Is SM53 KSE ULEZ compliant?

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

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