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At a glance
This 2004 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 973cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 131,469 miles on the clock, averaging 8,728 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 KW53 VNH
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 131,469 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 9,447 |
| Average per year | 8,728 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 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 | KW53 VNH |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corsa |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 973cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | KW — Luton, Luton and Northampton |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About KW53 VNH
What car is KW53 VNH?
KW53 VNH is a silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Luton in 2004.
What is the mileage of KW53 VNH?
The last recorded mileage for KW53 VNH was 131,469 miles, recorded on 5 Feb 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has KW53 VNH passed its MOT?
KW53 VNH has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 5 Feb 2018.
Is KW53 VNH ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, KW53 VNH 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 KW53 VNH?
KW53 VNH is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.