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At a glance
This 2003 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 1199cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 121,938 miles on the clock, averaging 8,418 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 SO53 KWY
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 121,938 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 8,418 |
| 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 | SO53 KWY |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corsa |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1199cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SO — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SO53 KWY
What car is SO53 KWY?
SO53 KWY is an silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1199cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SO53 KWY?
The last recorded mileage for SO53 KWY was 121,938 miles, recorded on 29 Jul 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO53 KWY passed its MOT?
SO53 KWY has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 29 Jul 2016.
Is SO53 KWY ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO53 KWY 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 SO53 KWY?
SO53 KWY is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.