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SM53 KVY

2003 Toyota Corolla · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Toyota Corolla Petrol 1598cc has had 27 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 7 (74% pass rate). It has 117,773 miles on the clock, averaging 5,269 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 VVT-i engine is known for timing chain and tensioner and piston rings.

MOT & Mileage History for SM53 KVY

MOT Status
Due date passed
117,773
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
5,269

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading117,773 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,779
Average per year5,269
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM53 KVY 17k43k68k93k118k '06'25'17

Check SM53 KVY

Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage117,773 miles
Since last MOT+5,779 miles
PASS
Mileage111,994 miles
Since last MOT+5,598 miles
PASS
Mileage106,396 miles
Since last MOT+4,012 miles
PASS
Mileage102,384 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,383 miles
Since last MOT+5,046 miles
PASS
Mileage97,337 miles
Since last MOT+7,574 miles
PASS
Mileage89,763 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,763 miles
Since last MOT+3,270 miles
PASS
Mileage86,493 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,490 miles
Since last MOT+3,551 miles
PASS
Mileage82,939 miles
Since last MOT+506 miles
PASS
Mileage82,433 miles
Since last MOT+6,153 miles
PASS
Mileage76,280 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,280 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,706 miles
Since last MOT+10,656 miles
PASS
Mileage66,050 miles
Since last MOT+8,595 miles
PASS
Mileage57,455 miles
Since last MOT+7,183 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,272 miles
Since last MOT+7,754 miles
PASS
Mileage42,518 miles
Since last MOT+1,224 miles
PASS
Mileage41,294 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,294 miles
Since last MOT+2,995 miles
PASS
Mileage38,299 miles
Since last MOT+3,493 miles
PASS
Mileage34,806 miles
Since last MOT+3,740 miles
PASS
Mileage31,066 miles
Since last MOT+4,892 miles
PASS
Mileage26,174 miles
Since last MOT+4,034 miles
PASS
Mileage22,140 miles
Since last MOT+4,727 miles
PASS
Mileage17,413 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Toyota Corolla

These are the most commonly reported problems on Toyota Corolla models (2000–2006), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Timing chain and tensioner

Piston rings

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 KVY
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SM53 KVY

What car is SM53 KVY?

SM53 KVY is an silver Toyota Corolla, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SM53 KVY?

The last recorded mileage for SM53 KVY was 117,773 miles, recorded on 7 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM53 KVY passed its MOT?

SM53 KVY has had 27 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (20 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 7 Oct 2025.

Is SM53 KVY ULEZ compliant?

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

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