Ever wondered what exactly the personalised number plate in front of you was supposed to read?

Here’s a guide to help you understand what numbers can represent what letters; as Q is not possible in a registration, buyers tend to opt for K, O or 0.

The above examples are generally used as substitutes but you may have also seen alternatives in place ie.
J6 SON instead of J4 SON or L7 NDA instead of L1 NDA.

The differences between them will usually be reflected in the asking price. M1 KES, for instance, would command a greater price at market than M777 KES, as would L4 URA over L888 URA.