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SM53A Series Number Plates

UK vehicles registered in Edinburgh, Scotland during September 2003 to February 2004 with registration prefix SM53A.

Area Office: Edinburgh (Edinburgh, Scotland)
Release Period: September 2003 to February 2004
Tracked in Batch: 46 vehicles
MOT Pass Rate: 77.7%

Popular Makes

FORD 23.9% (11)

AUDI 13% (6)

VAUXHALL 10.9% (5)

77.7%

Average MOT Pass Rate

Based on 157 historical tests

Common Colors

Silver11 vehicles

Black7 vehicles

Green5 vehicles

Active Plates in SM53A Series(46 of 46 displayed)

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TOYOTA RAV4

2.2L · Diesel · Black

First Used: Jun 2008
MOT Expiry: 15 Sep 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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HONDA JAZZ

1.3L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 23 Aug 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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SORNMOT Expired

AUDI TT

1.8L · PETROL · GREY

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 26 Jul 2024
Tax Status: SORN
Color: GREY

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PEUGEOT 108

1.2L · PETROL · WHITE

First Used: Oct 2017
MOT Expiry: 15 Jan 2027
Tax Status: Taxed
Color: WHITE

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AUDI A3

2.0L · DIESEL · GREEN

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 15 Aug 2027
Tax Status: Taxed
Color: GREEN

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MERCEDES-BENZ GLA

2.1L · Diesel · Black

First Used: Apr 2016
MOT Expiry: 03 May 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

1.4L · Petrol · Grey

First Used: Sep 2017
MOT Expiry: 29 Sep 2026
Tax Status: Taxed
Color: Grey

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VAUXHALL CORSA SE

1.2L · Petrol · White

First Used: Sep 2020
MOT Expiry: 29 Sep 2027
Tax Status: Taxed
Color: White

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SORNMOT Expired

AUDI TT

1.8L · Petrol · Grey

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 31 Jul 2023
Tax Status: SORN
Color: Grey

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AUDI TT

1.8L · Petrol · Red

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 29 Apr 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Red

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UntaxedMOT Expired

AUDI A3

2.0L · Diesel · Silver

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 06 Mar 2022
Tax Status: Untaxed
Color: Silver

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AUDI A3

2.0L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 25 Oct 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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VAUXHALL ZAFIRA

1.6L · Petrol · Black

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 06 Nov 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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FORD TRANSIT CONNECT

1.5L · Diesel · Blue

First Used: Jan 2022
MOT Expiry: 12 Jan 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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MERCEDES-BENZ VITO

2.2L · Diesel · Blue

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 23 Aug 2022
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER

2.2L · Diesel · White

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 23 Aug 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: White

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TOYOTA YARIS DESIGN HEV CVT

1.5L · Hybrid Electric (Clean) · Red

First Used: Oct 2022
MOT Expiry: 17 Oct 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Red

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VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER

2.0L · Diesel · Brown

First Used: Aug 2014
MOT Expiry: 31 Aug 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Brown

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PEUGEOT 108

1.0L · Petrol · White

First Used: Oct 2019
MOT Expiry: 26 Jan 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: White

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FIAT 500

1.2L · Petrol · Black

First Used: Mar 2019
MOT Expiry: 30 Mar 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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SEAT IBIZA

1.2L · Petrol · Grey

First Used: May 2015
MOT Expiry: 25 Jan 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Grey

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FORD FIESTA

1.4L · Petrol · Green

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 01 Oct 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Green

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FORD FIESTA

1.2L · Petrol · Red

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 30 Sep 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: Red

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FORD FUSION

1.4L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 19 Feb 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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UntaxedMOT Expired

FORD FIESTA

1.4L · Diesel · Silver

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 04 Nov 2020
Tax Status: Untaxed
Color: Silver

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FORD PUMA ST-LINE X MHEV AUTO

Hybrid Electric (Clean) · Grey

First Used: Jun 2023
MOT Expiry: —
Tax Status: —
Color: Grey

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KIA SPORTAGE

2.0L · Diesel · Silver

First Used: Mar 2016
MOT Expiry: 30 Dec 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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FORD FOCUS

1.6L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 04 Jul 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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FORD FUSION

1.4L · Petrol · Green

First Used: Dec 2003
MOT Expiry: 26 Nov 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Green

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BMW X3

2.0L · Diesel · White

First Used: Sep 2019
MOT Expiry: 16 Sep 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: White

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FORD FOCUS

1.6L · Petrol · Green

First Used: Dec 2003
MOT Expiry: 27 Nov 2022
Tax Status: —
Color: Green

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FORD FOCUS

2.0L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 30 Aug 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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FORD FUSION

1.4L · Petrol · Green

First Used: Dec 2003
MOT Expiry: 25 Mar 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Green

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VOLKSWAGEN POLO

1.4L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Feb 2004
MOT Expiry: 08 Mar 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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HONDA XR125L

0.1L · Petrol · Red

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 12 May 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Red

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VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE

1.6L · Petrol · Black

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 30 Apr 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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MERCEDES-BENZ C

2.1L · Diesel · Silver

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 11 Nov 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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BMW 525

2.5L · Diesel · Silver

First Used: Dec 2003
MOT Expiry: 14 Mar 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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MERCEDES-BENZ ML

2.7L · Diesel · Black

First Used: Dec 2003
MOT Expiry: 31 Oct 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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JAGUAR X-TYPE

2.1L · Petrol · Green

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 02 Sep 2022
Tax Status: —
Color: Green

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MINI MINI

1.6L · Petrol · Gold

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 28 Oct 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Gold

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VAUXHALL CORSA

1.2L · Petrol · Black

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 30 Oct 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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VAUXHALL MERIVA

1.6L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Dec 2003
MOT Expiry: 31 Jul 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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VAUXHALL VECTRA

1.8L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 10 Jan 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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FIAT SEICENTO

1.1L · Petrol · Yellow

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 14 Sep 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Yellow

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FIAT PUNTO

1.2L · Petrol · Red

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 18 Mar 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Red

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Reliability & Common Problem Guides for SM53A Makes

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

FORD Common Problems AUDI Common Problems VAUXHALL Common Problems

Frequently Asked Questions about SM53A Plates

Where was the SM53A number plate series registered?

Vehicles starting with SM53A 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 SM53A?

The SM53A age identifier corresponds to vehicles first registered between September 2003 to February 2004.

How can I check the MOT history of a SM53A vehicle?

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