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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 112,797 miles on the clock, averaging 5,132 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.
MOT & Mileage History for FL53 KYN
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 112,797 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6 |
| Average per year | 5,132 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 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 | FL53 KYN |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corsa |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 973cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | FL — Nottingham, Forest and Fens |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About FL53 KYN
What car is FL53 KYN?
FL53 KYN is an black Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of FL53 KYN?
The last recorded mileage for FL53 KYN was 112,797 miles, recorded on 27 Mar 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FL53 KYN passed its MOT?
FL53 KYN has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 27 Mar 2018.
Is FL53 KYN ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FL53 KYN 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 KYN?
FL53 KYN is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.