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AF53 SKO

2003 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Blue Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine973cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£20–£30

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2003 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 973cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 68,332 miles on the clock, averaging 4,572 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 SKO

MOT Status
Due date passed
68,332
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
4,572

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading68,332 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,572
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AF53 SKO 17k29k42k55k68k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage68,332 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,332 miles
Since last MOT+7,246 miles
PASS
Mileage61,086 miles
Since last MOT+1,581 miles
PASS
Mileage59,505 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,504 miles
Since last MOT+1,725 miles
PASS
Mileage57,779 miles
Since last MOT+3,240 miles
PASS
Mileage54,539 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,539 miles
Since last MOT+4,231 miles
PASS
Mileage50,308 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,308 miles
Since last MOT+4,949 miles
PASS
Mileage45,359 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,358 miles
Since last MOT+5,237 miles
PASS
Mileage40,121 miles
Since last MOT+5,896 miles
PASS
Mileage34,225 miles
Since last MOT+4,995 miles
PASS
Mileage29,230 miles
Since last MOT+6,027 miles
PASS
Mileage23,203 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage23,203 miles
Since last MOT+6,694 miles
PASS
Mileage16,509 miles

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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

RegistrationAF53 SKO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAF — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AF53 SKO

What car is AF53 SKO?

AF53 SKO is an blue Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.

What is the mileage of AF53 SKO?

The last recorded mileage for AF53 SKO was 68,332 miles, recorded on 15 Dec 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AF53 SKO passed its MOT?

AF53 SKO has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 15 Dec 2017.

Is AF53 SKO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AF53 SKO 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 SKO?

AF53 SKO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.