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 2005 Honda Civic Petrol 1590cc has had 8 MOT tests on record, passing 4 and failing 4 (50% pass rate). It has 100,956 miles on the clock, averaging 9,105 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 XXC
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 100,956 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2,927 |
| Average per year | 9,105 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SO53 XXC |
| Make | Honda |
| Model | Civic |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1590cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SO — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SO53 XXC
What car is SO53 XXC?
SO53 XXC is an black Honda Civic, petrol (1590cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2005.
What is the mileage of SO53 XXC?
The last recorded mileage for SO53 XXC was 100,956 miles, recorded on 11 Jul 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO53 XXC passed its MOT?
SO53 XXC has had 8 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (4 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 11 Jul 2015.
Is SO53 XXC ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO53 XXC is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2005, 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 XXC?
SO53 XXC is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.