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At a glance
This 2003 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 1199cc has had 9 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing once (89% pass rate). It has 22,886 miles on the clock, averaging 2,290 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.
MOT & Mileage History for AF53 KFN
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 22,886 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2,975 |
| Average per year | 2,290 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Vauxhall Corsa
These are the most commonly reported problems on Vauxhall Corsa models (2000–2006), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
Gear linkage wear (plastic ball joints and cables)
Plastic ball joint in the gear linkage pops out or wears, causing excessive play; cables stretch or fray. · Typical repair: £150-£300 (parts £50-£100, 2-3 hrs labour).
Steering rack failure (manual rack with electric power assistance on later models)
Seals leak, rack bushes wear, or electric motor/torque sensor fails (EPS light on). · Typical repair: £400-£800 (new/refurb rack, 4-6 hrs labour).
Anti-roll bar (sway bar) drop links
Bushings or links seize/wear, especially fronts. · Typical repair: £80-£150 per side (parts £20-£40, 1 hr labour).
Footwell water leaks (door membrane seals and bulkhead drains)
Door membrane tears, windscreen/base seals fail, blocking drains. · Typical repair: £100-£250 (seal replacement, drain clear).
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AF53 KFN |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corsa |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1199cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AF — Peterborough, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About AF53 KFN
What car is AF53 KFN?
AF53 KFN is an blue Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1199cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.
What is the mileage of AF53 KFN?
The last recorded mileage for AF53 KFN was 22,886 miles, recorded on 10 Jun 2013 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AF53 KFN passed its MOT?
AF53 KFN has had 9 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (8 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 10 Jun 2013.
Is AF53 KFN ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AF53 KFN is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is AF53 KFN?
AF53 KFN is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.