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At a glance
This 2004 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 973cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 127,104 miles on the clock, averaging 9,915 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.
MOT & Mileage History for KT53 KVM
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 127,104 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 9,915 |
| 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 | KT53 KVM |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corsa |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 973cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | KT — Luton, Luton and Northampton |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About KT53 KVM
What car is KT53 KVM?
KT53 KVM is a silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Luton in 2004.
What is the mileage of KT53 KVM?
The last recorded mileage for KT53 KVM was 127,104 miles, recorded on 15 Feb 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has KT53 KVM passed its MOT?
KT53 KVM has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 15 Feb 2017.
Is KT53 KVM ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, KT53 KVM is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is KT53 KVM?
KT53 KVM is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.