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SK53 KAX

2003 Vauxhall Corsa · Diesel · 1248cc

Black Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1248cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 Diesel 1248cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 15 (40% pass rate). It has 129,170 miles on the clock, averaging 7,601 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 SK53 KAX

MOT Status
Due date passed
129,170
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
40%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 15 failed

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

15

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
7,601

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading129,170 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,884
Average per year7,601
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SK53 KAX 33k57k81k105k129k '06'19'12

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage129,170 miles
Since last MOT+5,884 miles
PASS
Mileage123,286 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,286 miles
Since last MOT+65 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,221 miles
Since last MOT+5,406 miles
PASS
Mileage117,815 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,815 miles
Since last MOT+5,170 miles
PASS
Mileage112,645 miles
Since last MOT+9,874 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,771 miles
Since last MOT+6,719 miles
PASS
Mileage96,052 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,052 miles
Since last MOT+104 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,948 miles
Since last MOT+3,536 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,412 miles
Since last MOT+19,231 miles
PASS
Mileage73,181 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,181 miles
Since last MOT+7,024 miles
PASS
Mileage66,157 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,148 miles
Since last MOT+1,618 miles
PASS
Mileage64,530 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,530 miles
Since last MOT+5,673 miles
PASS
Mileage58,857 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,857 miles
Since last MOT+8,794 miles
PASS
Mileage50,063 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,063 miles
Since last MOT+9,815 miles
PASS
Mileage40,248 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,248 miles
Since last MOT+7,355 miles
FAIL
Mileage32,893 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

RegistrationSK53 KAX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1248cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSK — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SK53 KAX

What car is SK53 KAX?

SK53 KAX is an black Vauxhall Corsa, diesel (1248cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SK53 KAX?

The last recorded mileage for SK53 KAX was 129,170 miles, recorded on 30 May 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SK53 KAX passed its MOT?

SK53 KAX has had 25 MOT tests with a 40% pass rate (10 passes, 15 failures). It last was tested on 30 May 2019.

Is SK53 KAX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SK53 KAX is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SK53 KAX?

SK53 KAX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.