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SM51Y Series Number Plates

UK vehicles registered in Edinburgh, Scotland during September 2001 to February 2002 with registration prefix SM51Y.

Area Office: Edinburgh (Edinburgh, Scotland)
Release Period: September 2001 to February 2002
Tracked in Batch: 27 vehicles
MOT Pass Rate: 67.5%

Popular Makes

VAUXHALL 18.5% (5)

MINI 14.8% (4)

BMW 14.8% (4)

67.5%

Average MOT Pass Rate

Based on 83 historical tests

Common Colors

Silver8 vehicles

Black4 vehicles

Blue4 vehicles

Active Plates in SM51Y Series(27 of 27 displayed)

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VAUXHALL CORSA

1.2L · Petrol · White

First Used: Oct 2012
MOT Expiry: 30 Oct 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: White

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VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

1.9L · Diesel · Black

First Used: Dec 2001
MOT Expiry: 06 May 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

1.9L · Diesel · Silver

First Used: Dec 2001
MOT Expiry: 26 Jun 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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SUZUKI ALTO

1.0L · Petrol · Pink

First Used: Mar 2014
MOT Expiry: 16 Sep 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Pink

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VAUXHALL ASTRA

1.6L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Dec 2001
MOT Expiry: 16 Oct 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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VAUXHALL ASTRA

1.6L · Petrol · Grey

First Used: Dec 2001
MOT Expiry: 02 Sep 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Grey

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VAUXHALL CORSA

1.2L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Jan 2002
MOT Expiry: 05 Dec 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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PEUGEOT 206

1.4L · Petrol · Red

First Used: Dec 2001
MOT Expiry: 16 Dec 2022
Tax Status: —
Color: Red

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PEUGEOT 307

2.0L · Diesel · Green

First Used: Nov 2001
MOT Expiry: 22 Sep 2022
Tax Status: —
Color: Green

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LAND ROVER DEFENDER

2.5L · Diesel · Green

First Used: Dec 2001
MOT Expiry: 15 Jul 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Green

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VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER

2.0L · Diesel · Black

First Used: Nov 2014
MOT Expiry: 06 Dec 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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VAUXHALL ASTRA

1.7L · Diesel · Blue

First Used: Nov 2001
MOT Expiry: 19 Oct 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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RENAULT MEGANE SCENIC

1.6L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Dec 2001
MOT Expiry: 01 Sep 2022
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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SORNMOT Expired

RENAULT MEGANE SCENIC

1.6L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Dec 2001
MOT Expiry: 06 Jun 2017
Tax Status: SORN
Color: Silver

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TOYOTA LAND CRUISER

3.0L · Diesel · Gold

First Used: Dec 2001
MOT Expiry: 08 Dec 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Gold

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TOYOTA YARIS

1.3L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Dec 2001
MOT Expiry: 06 Nov 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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AUDI TT

1.8L · Petrol · Red

First Used: Jan 2002
MOT Expiry: 21 Apr 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: Red

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TOYOTA YARIS

1.3L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Dec 2001
MOT Expiry: 08 Nov 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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MINI MINI

1.6L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Dec 2001
MOT Expiry: 21 Nov 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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BMW 3 SERIES

2.0L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Dec 2001
MOT Expiry: 24 Jul 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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BMW 3 SERIES

2.0L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Dec 2001
MOT Expiry: 09 Dec 2022
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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SORNMOT Expired

MINI MINI

1.6L · Petrol · Black

First Used: Nov 2001
MOT Expiry: 05 Sep 2021
Tax Status: SORN
Color: Black

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BMW Z3

2.2L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Nov 2001
MOT Expiry: 29 Jan 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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UntaxedMOT Expired

BMW 3 SERIES

2.0L · Diesel · Green

First Used: Dec 2001
MOT Expiry: 11 Dec 2017
Tax Status: Untaxed
Color: Green

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VOLKSWAGEN CADDY

2.0L · Diesel · Grey

First Used: Sep 2017
MOT Expiry: 12 Sep 2022
Tax Status: —
Color: Grey

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MINI MINI

1.6L · Petrol · Green

First Used: Nov 2001
MOT Expiry: 14 Apr 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Green

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MINI MINI

1.6L · Petrol · Black

First Used: Dec 2001
MOT Expiry: 19 Apr 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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Reliability & Common Problem Guides for SM51Y Makes

Explore common mechanical faults, MOT advisory trends, and recall notices for popular vehicles in this registration batch:

VAUXHALL Common Problems MINI Common Problems BMW Common Problems

Frequently Asked Questions about SM51Y Plates

Where was the SM51Y number plate series registered?

Vehicles starting with SM51Y were assigned to the Edinburgh covering Edinburgh, Scotland. The first two letters (SM) identify the memory tag assigned by the DVLA.

What registration period is SM51Y?

The SM51Y age identifier corresponds to vehicles first registered between September 2001 to February 2002.

How can I check the MOT history of a SM51Y vehicle?

Click any registration in the plate list above to view the complete DVSA inspection history, advisory alerts, mileage progression, road tax status, and our AI mechanical risk evaluation.