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VE53 NKU

2003 Honda Civic · Petrol · 1590cc

Blue Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1590cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 10 (63% pass rate). It has 90,866 miles on the clock, averaging 4,198 miles per year, well below 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 VE53 NKU

MOT Status
Due date passed
90,866
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2007
63%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
4,198

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

Low mileage
Latest reading90,866 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,198
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VE53 NKU 13k33k52k71k91k '07'25'18

Check VE53 NKU

Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage90,866 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,866 miles
Since last MOT+1,730 miles
PASS
Mileage89,136 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,131 miles
Since last MOT+2,330 miles
PASS
Mileage86,801 miles
Since last MOT+2,518 miles
PASS
Mileage84,283 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,283 miles
Since last MOT+5,442 miles
PASS
Mileage78,841 miles
Since last MOT+743 miles
PASS
Mileage78,098 miles
Since last MOT+167 miles
PASS
Mileage77,931 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,929 miles
Since last MOT+1,089 miles
PASS
Mileage76,840 miles
Since last MOT+2,854 miles
PASS
Mileage73,986 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,986 miles
Since last MOT+4,456 miles
PASS
Mileage69,530 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,527 miles
Since last MOT+4,317 miles
PASS
Mileage65,210 miles
Since last MOT+2,585 miles
PASS
Mileage62,625 miles
Since last MOT+3,017 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,608 miles
Since last MOT+3,300 miles
PASS
Mileage56,308 miles
Since last MOT+3,814 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,494 miles
Since last MOT+6,399 miles
PASS
Mileage46,095 miles
Since last MOT+6,399 miles
PASS
Mileage39,696 miles
Since last MOT+8,498 miles
FAIL
Mileage31,198 miles
Since last MOT+9,640 miles
PASS
Mileage21,558 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage21,550 miles
Since last MOT+8,444 miles
PASS
Mileage13,106 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 NKU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1590cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeVE — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About VE53 NKU

What car is VE53 NKU?

VE53 NKU is a blue Honda Civic, petrol (1590cc). First registered in Worcester in 2003.

What is the mileage of VE53 NKU?

The last recorded mileage for VE53 NKU was 90,866 miles, recorded on 8 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VE53 NKU passed its MOT?

VE53 NKU has had 27 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (17 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 8 Aug 2025.

Is VE53 NKU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VE53 NKU 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 VE53 NKU?

VE53 NKU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.