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 2004 Honda Civic Petrol 1590cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 174,458 miles on the clock, averaging 9,435 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 16V engine is known for d16v1-specific owner forum threads and specialist garage known-issues pages.
MOT & Mileage History for SO53 SZP
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 174,458 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 361 |
| Average per year | 9,435 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SO53 SZP |
| Make | Honda |
| Model | Civic |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1590cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SO — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SO53 SZP
What car is SO53 SZP?
SO53 SZP is an red Honda Civic, petrol (1590cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2004.
What is the mileage of SO53 SZP?
The last recorded mileage for SO53 SZP was 174,458 miles, recorded on 11 Oct 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO53 SZP passed its MOT?
SO53 SZP has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 11 Oct 2021.
Is SO53 SZP ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO53 SZP is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is SO53 SZP?
SO53 SZP is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.