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SK53 NTC

2003 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Silver Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 8 (56% pass rate). It has 66,267 miles on the clock, averaging 6,229 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for SK53 NTC

MOT Status
Due date passed
66,267
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
56%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
6,229

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading66,267 miles
Reading date
Miles last year145
Average per year6,229
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SK53 NTC 12k25k39k53k66k '06'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage66,267 miles
Since last MOT+145 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,122 miles
Since last MOT+8,975 miles
PASS
Mileage57,147 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,147 miles
Since last MOT+14,095 miles
PASS
Mileage43,052 miles
Since last MOT+101 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,951 miles
Since last MOT+15,737 miles
PASS
Mileage27,214 miles
Since last MOT+1,921 miles
PASS
Mileage25,293 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage25,293 miles
Since last MOT+2,165 miles
PASS
Mileage23,128 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage23,128 miles
Since last MOT+2,048 miles
FAIL
Mileage21,080 miles
Since last MOT+97 miles
PASS
Mileage20,983 miles
Since last MOT+1,576 miles
PASS
Mileage19,407 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage19,407 miles
Since last MOT+3,035 miles
PASS
Mileage16,372 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage16,371 miles
Since last MOT+4,818 miles
PASS
Mileage11,553 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 NTC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSK — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SK53 NTC

What car is SK53 NTC?

SK53 NTC is an silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SK53 NTC?

The last recorded mileage for SK53 NTC was 66,267 miles, recorded on 11 Jun 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SK53 NTC passed its MOT?

SK53 NTC has had 18 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (10 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 11 Jun 2015.

Is SK53 NTC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SK53 NTC 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 SK53 NTC?

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