1 SMO private number plate
Sold-price history for 1 SMO, verified auction and sale records collected by Plate Circle.
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Sales history
- 22 Sept 2017DVLA Auction£20,200Hammer priceEstimated total paid by the buyer, including fees: £26,179
Plate history
This plate's journey, as recorded by DVLA, DVSA, and the Plate Circle community.
- On a blue Porsche 911to now
Based on daily checks of DVSA MOT records since 13 Jul 2026. "Likely on retention" means no vehicle showed this plate; it could also be on a new, SORN or exempt vehicle. Not an official DVLA record.
About private number plate 1 SMO
1 SMO presents a clean, appealing four-character format with the number one leading the letters SMO. As a dateless registration, it has the timeless look associated with earlier UK number plates, and its short layout makes it particularly memorable. The number 1 is historically the pinnacle for any set of initials, offering a definitive and highly sought-after appearance.
The "SMO" initials hold decent popularity, suggesting a broad potential audience for this registration. Dateless plates from the era 1953 to 1963, such as this, have strong collector appeal due to their rarity and historical significance. This specific registration was released to the open market via DVLA auction in 2017. It sold for £20,200 (hammer price). With auction fees, the estimated total paid by the buyer was £26,179.
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- Is 1 SMO for sale?
- Not currently. 1 SMO previously sold for £26,179 (see Sales history above). Follow to be notified if a listing is added.
- What type of plate is 1 SMO?
- 1 SMO is a dateless private number plate with a format of one number followed by three letters.
- Can I follow 1 SMO for updates?
- Yes. Use Follow This Plate above to be notified when new sightings, listings, sales history or community updates are added.
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