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FL53 KWV

2003 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1229cc

Silver Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1229cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1229cc has had 26 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 10 (62% pass rate). It has 72,032 miles on the clock, averaging 3,391 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 FL53 KWV

MOT Status
Due date passed
72,032
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
62%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
3,391

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading72,032 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,391
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FL53 KWV 14k29k43k58k72k '06'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage72,032 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,032 miles
Since last MOT+4,463 miles
PASS
Mileage67,569 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,569 miles
Since last MOT+3,822 miles
PASS
Mileage63,747 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,747 miles
Since last MOT+4,025 miles
PASS
Mileage59,722 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,722 miles
Since last MOT+4,040 miles
PASS
Mileage55,682 miles
Since last MOT+132 miles
PASS
Mileage55,550 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,549 miles
Since last MOT+1,017 miles
PASS
Mileage54,532 miles
Since last MOT+1,680 miles
PASS
Mileage52,852 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,852 miles
Since last MOT+2,136 miles
PASS
Mileage50,716 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,715 miles
Since last MOT+2,995 miles
PASS
Mileage47,720 miles
Since last MOT+3,477 miles
PASS
Mileage44,243 miles
Since last MOT+3,268 miles
PASS
Mileage40,975 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,975 miles
Since last MOT+3,865 miles
PASS
Mileage37,110 miles
Since last MOT+5,212 miles
PASS
Mileage31,898 miles
Since last MOT+4,805 miles
FAIL
Mileage27,093 miles
Since last MOT+4,623 miles
FAIL
Mileage22,470 miles
Since last MOT+4,448 miles
PASS
Mileage18,022 miles
Since last MOT+3,622 miles
PASS
Mileage14,400 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

RegistrationFL53 KWV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1229cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFL — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FL53 KWV

What car is FL53 KWV?

FL53 KWV is an silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1229cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FL53 KWV?

The last recorded mileage for FL53 KWV was 72,032 miles, recorded on 25 Sep 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FL53 KWV passed its MOT?

FL53 KWV has had 26 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (16 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 25 Sep 2023.

Is FL53 KWV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FL53 KWV 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 FL53 KWV?

FL53 KWV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.