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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 Honda Civic Petrol 1590cc has had 1 MOT test on record, passing every one. It has 21,485 miles on the clock at the last MOT. The 1.6 16V engine is known for d16v1-specific owner forum threads and specialist garage known-issues pages.
MOT & Mileage History for SY53 UPE
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SY53 UPE |
| Make | Honda |
| Model | Civic |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1590cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SY — Inverness, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SY53 UPE
What car is SY53 UPE?
SY53 UPE is an silver Honda Civic, petrol (1590cc). First registered in Inverness in 2003.
What is the mileage of SY53 UPE?
The last recorded mileage for SY53 UPE was 21,485 miles, recorded on 26 Sep 2006 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SY53 UPE passed its MOT?
SY53 UPE has had 1 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (1 pass, 0 failures). It last passed on 26 Sep 2006.
Is SY53 UPE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY53 UPE 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 SY53 UPE?
SY53 UPE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.