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KN53 UGU

2003 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine973cc
ColourSilver
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 105,199 miles on the clock, averaging 8,175 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for KN53 UGU

MOT Status
Due date passed
105,199
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
8,175

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading105,199 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6
Average per year8,175
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KN53 UGU 26k46k65k85k105k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage105,199 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,193 miles
Since last MOT+10,379 miles
PASS
Mileage94,814 miles
Since last MOT+5,400 miles
PASS
Mileage89,414 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,394 miles
Since last MOT+10,803 miles
PASS
Mileage78,591 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,591 miles
Since last MOT+11,633 miles
PASS
Mileage66,958 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,958 miles
Since last MOT+10,505 miles
PASS
Mileage56,453 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,453 miles
Since last MOT+14,136 miles
PASS
Mileage42,317 miles
Since last MOT+9,183 miles
PASS
Mileage33,134 miles
Since last MOT+3,309 miles
PASS
Mileage29,825 miles
Since last MOT+4,100 miles
PASS
Mileage25,725 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 UGU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourSilver
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 UGU

What car is KN53 UGU?

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

What is the mileage of KN53 UGU?

The last recorded mileage for KN53 UGU was 105,199 miles, recorded on 27 May 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KN53 UGU passed its MOT?

KN53 UGU has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 27 May 2016.

Is KN53 UGU ULEZ compliant?

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

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