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KN53 UEL

2003 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

White Registered in Luton, Luton and Northampton · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine973cc
ColourWhite
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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 47,365 miles on the clock, averaging 2,366 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 KN53 UEL

MOT Status
Due date passed
47,365
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
2,366

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading47,365 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,409
Average per year2,366
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KN53 UEL 22k29k35k41k47k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage47,365 miles
Since last MOT+4,409 miles
PASS
Mileage42,956 miles
Since last MOT+2,436 miles
PASS
Mileage40,520 miles
Since last MOT+53 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,467 miles
Since last MOT+1,928 miles
PASS
Mileage38,539 miles
Since last MOT+1,986 miles
PASS
Mileage36,553 miles
Since last MOT+2,221 miles
PASS
Mileage34,332 miles
Since last MOT+2,237 miles
PASS
Mileage32,095 miles
Since last MOT+727 miles
PASS
Mileage31,368 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,368 miles
Since last MOT+2,475 miles
PASS
Mileage28,893 miles
Since last MOT+6,539 miles
PASS
Mileage22,354 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

RegistrationKN53 UEL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeKN — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About KN53 UEL

What car is KN53 UEL?

KN53 UEL is a white Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Luton in 2003.

What is the mileage of KN53 UEL?

The last recorded mileage for KN53 UEL was 47,365 miles, recorded on 11 Jul 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KN53 UEL passed its MOT?

KN53 UEL has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 11 Jul 2017.

Is KN53 UEL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KN53 UEL 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 KN53 UEL?

KN53 UEL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.