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At a glance
This 2004 Vauxhall Corsa Diesel 1248cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 8 (58% pass rate). It has 113,984 miles on the clock, averaging 7,656 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 KT53 VFA
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 113,984 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2 |
| Average per year | 7,656 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 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 VFA |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corsa |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1248cc |
| 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 VFA
What car is KT53 VFA?
KT53 VFA is a silver Vauxhall Corsa, diesel (1248cc). First registered in Luton in 2004.
What is the mileage of KT53 VFA?
The last recorded mileage for KT53 VFA was 113,984 miles, recorded on 20 Apr 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has KT53 VFA passed its MOT?
KT53 VFA has had 19 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (11 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 20 Apr 2018.
Is KT53 VFA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, KT53 VFA is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is KT53 VFA?
KT53 VFA is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.