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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 Vauxhall Meriva Petrol 1598cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 3 (70% pass rate). It has 78,295 miles on the clock, averaging 8,419 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SM53 OBU
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 78,295 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 8 |
| Average per year | 8,419 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SM53 OBU |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Meriva |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SM — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SM53 OBU
What car is SM53 OBU?
SM53 OBU is an red Vauxhall Meriva, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SM53 OBU?
The last recorded mileage for SM53 OBU was 78,295 miles, recorded on 24 Sep 2012 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM53 OBU passed its MOT?
SM53 OBU has had 10 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (7 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 24 Sep 2012.
Is SM53 OBU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM53 OBU 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 OBU?
SM53 OBU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.