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KS53 LHL

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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 5 (58% pass rate). It has 97,335 miles on the clock, averaging 8,720 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 KS53 LHL

MOT Status
Due date passed
97,335
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
58%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
8,720

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 reading97,335 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year8,720
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for KS53 LHL 26k44k62k80k97k '06'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage97,335 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,334 miles
Since last MOT+6,122 miles
PASS
Mileage91,212 miles
Since last MOT+11,319 miles
PASS
Mileage79,893 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,893 miles
Since last MOT+12,003 miles
PASS
Mileage67,890 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,980 miles
Since last MOT+8,343 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,637 miles
Since last MOT+7,679 miles
PASS
Mileage51,958 miles
Since last MOT+5,175 miles
PASS
Mileage46,783 miles
Since last MOT+10,942 miles
PASS
Mileage35,841 miles
Since last MOT+9,505 miles
FAIL
Mileage26,336 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

RegistrationKS53 LHL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeKS — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About KS53 LHL

What car is KS53 LHL?

KS53 LHL is a silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Luton in 2003.

What is the mileage of KS53 LHL?

The last recorded mileage for KS53 LHL was 97,335 miles, recorded on 4 Feb 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KS53 LHL passed its MOT?

KS53 LHL has had 12 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (7 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 4 Feb 2015.

Is KS53 LHL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KS53 LHL 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 KS53 LHL?

KS53 LHL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.