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 Ford Ka Petrol 1299cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 4 (64% pass rate). It has 83,579 miles on the clock, averaging 5,105 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SM53 KTE
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 83,579 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,105 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SM53 KTE |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Ka |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1299cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SM — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SM53 KTE
What car is SM53 KTE?
SM53 KTE is an red Ford Ka, petrol (1299cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SM53 KTE?
The last recorded mileage for SM53 KTE was 83,579 miles, recorded on 3 Oct 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM53 KTE passed its MOT?
SM53 KTE has had 11 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (7 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 3 Oct 2015.
Is SM53 KTE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM53 KTE 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 KTE?
SM53 KTE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.