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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 3 (70% pass rate). It has 58,601 miles on the clock, averaging 6,527 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SM53 SDO
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 58,601 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,527 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SM53 SDO |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Ka |
| Colour | Blue |
| 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 SDO
What car is SM53 SDO?
SM53 SDO is an blue Ford Ka, petrol (1299cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SM53 SDO?
The last recorded mileage for SM53 SDO was 58,601 miles, recorded on 21 Dec 2012 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM53 SDO passed its MOT?
SM53 SDO has had 10 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (7 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 21 Dec 2012.
Is SM53 SDO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM53 SDO 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 SDO?
SM53 SDO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.