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SM53N Series Number Plates

UK vehicles registered in Edinburgh, Scotland during September 2003 to February 2004 with registration prefix SM53N.

Area Office: Edinburgh (Edinburgh, Scotland)
Release Period: September 2003 to February 2004
Tracked in Batch: 44 vehicles
MOT Pass Rate: 77.2%

Popular Makes

VOLKSWAGEN 45.5% (20)

VAUXHALL 15.9% (7)

NISSAN 9.1% (4)

77.2%

Average MOT Pass Rate

Based on 149 historical tests

Common Colors

Silver14 vehicles

Blue13 vehicles

Black5 vehicles

Active Plates in SM53N Series(44 of 44 displayed)

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NISSAN PRIMERA

1.8L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 06 May 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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AUDI A3

2.0L · Diesel · White

First Used: Oct 2016
MOT Expiry: 17 Nov 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: White

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NISSAN PRIMERA

1.8L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 31 Mar 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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NISSAN PRIMERA

1.8L · Petrol · Grey

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 28 Feb 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Grey

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VAUXHALL CORSA

1.4L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 31 Jan 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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ROVER 45

1.4L · Petrol · Red

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 29 Jan 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Red

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KIA RIO

1.3L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 24 Nov 2022
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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PEUGEOT BOXER

2.0L · Diesel · White

First Used: Jun 2018
MOT Expiry: 11 Jul 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: White

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VOLKSWAGEN POLO

1.2L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 13 Sep 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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VOLKSWAGEN LUPO

1.4L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 08 Oct 2022
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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VOLKSWAGEN POLO

1.4L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 29 Jun 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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VOLKSWAGEN POLO

1.4L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 28 Feb 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

1.6L · Petrol · Black

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 09 Jan 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE

2.0L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 27 May 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

1.9L · Diesel · Silver

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 25 Jan 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

1.6L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 09 Oct 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

3.2L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Dec 2003
MOT Expiry: 01 Feb 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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MERCEDES-BENZ C

1.8L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Dec 2003
MOT Expiry: 29 Oct 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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MERCEDES-BENZ C

1.8L · Petrol · Black

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 22 Mar 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

1.4L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 04 Feb 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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VOLKSWAGEN POLO

1.4L · Diesel · Silver

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 06 Oct 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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UntaxedMOT Expired

VOLKSWAGEN

1.4L · DIESEL · SILVER

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 08 Feb 2019
Tax Status: Untaxed
Color: SILVER

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NISSAN QASHQAI

1.2L · Petrol · Grey

First Used: Oct 2017
MOT Expiry: 30 Oct 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Grey

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VOLKSWAGEN POLO

1.4L · Diesel · Silver

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 26 May 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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VOLKSWAGEN POLO

1.4L · Diesel · Silver

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 22 Sep 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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VOLKSWAGEN POLO

1.4L · Diesel · Silver

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 03 Nov 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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VOLKSWAGEN POLO

1.4L · Petrol · Blue

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

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VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

1.9L · Diesel · Black

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 16 Oct 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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VOLKSWAGEN POLO

1.4L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 01 Mar 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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VOLKSWAGEN POLO

1.2L · Petrol · Red

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 06 Nov 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Red

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VOLKSWAGEN POLO

1.4L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 18 Jan 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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UntaxedMOT Expired

VAUXHALL ZAFIRA

1.6L · PETROL · GREEN

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 16 Feb 2024
Tax Status: Untaxed
Color: GREEN

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VAUXHALL AGILA

1.0L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 01 Dec 2022
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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VAUXHALL AGILA

1.2L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 05 Dec 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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VAUXHALL CORSA

1.0L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 02 Jul 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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VAUXHALL

1.2L · Petrol · Gold

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 26 Aug 2022
Tax Status: —
Color: Gold

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HONDA JAZZ

1.3L · Petrol · Red

First Used: May 2016
MOT Expiry: 19 May 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Red

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VAUXHALL VIVARO

2.5L · Diesel · White

First Used: Dec 2003
MOT Expiry: 20 Jul 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: White

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SUZUKI JIMNY

1.3L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 14 Jul 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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AUDI TT

1.8L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 28 Jun 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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AUDI TT

1.8L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 22 Nov 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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AUDI A6

2.5L · Diesel · Black

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 04 Nov 2022
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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RENAULT CLIO

1.1L · Petrol · Black

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 31 Jul 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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RENAULT MEGANE

1.4L · Petrol · Red

First Used: Dec 2003
MOT Expiry: 03 Oct 2022
Tax Status: —
Color: Red

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Reliability & Common Problem Guides for SM53N Makes

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

VOLKSWAGEN Common Problems VAUXHALL Common Problems NISSAN Common Problems

Frequently Asked Questions about SM53N Plates

Where was the SM53N number plate series registered?

Vehicles starting with SM53N 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 SM53N?

The SM53N age identifier corresponds to vehicles first registered between September 2003 to February 2004.

How can I check the MOT history of a SM53N vehicle?

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