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SM53 SZZ

2003 Ford Ka · Petrol · 1299cc

Black Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1299cc
ColourBlack
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 9 (53% pass rate). It has 104,841 miles on the clock, averaging 7,048 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SM53 SZZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
104,841
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
53%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
7,048

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading104,841 miles
Reading date
Miles last year17
Average per year7,048
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM53 SZZ 29k48k67k86k105k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage104,841 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,824 miles
Since last MOT+2,031 miles
PASS
Mileage102,793 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,790 miles
Since last MOT+5,576 miles
PASS
Mileage97,214 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,204 miles
Since last MOT+230 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,974 miles
Since last MOT+7,212 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,762 miles
Since last MOT+10,046 miles
PASS
Mileage79,716 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,716 miles
Since last MOT+7,342 miles
PASS
Mileage72,374 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,364 miles
Since last MOT+6,664 miles
PASS
Mileage65,700 miles
Since last MOT+209 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,491 miles
Since last MOT+9,358 miles
PASS
Mileage56,133 miles
Since last MOT+8,123 miles
PASS
Mileage48,010 miles
Since last MOT+9,382 miles
PASS
Mileage38,628 miles
Since last MOT+9,989 miles
PASS
Mileage28,639 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,639 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SM53 SZZ

What car is SM53 SZZ?

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

What is the mileage of SM53 SZZ?

The last recorded mileage for SM53 SZZ was 104,841 miles, recorded on 11 May 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM53 SZZ passed its MOT?

SM53 SZZ has had 19 MOT tests with a 53% pass rate (10 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 11 May 2017.

Is SM53 SZZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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