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At a glance
This 2003 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 973cc has had 7 MOT tests on record, passing 4 and failing 3 (57% pass rate). It has 34,420 miles on the clock, averaging 5,786 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 ST53 PUK
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 34,420 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 7,148 |
| Average per year | 5,786 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 7 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 | ST53 PUK |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corsa |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 973cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | ST — Dundee, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About ST53 PUK
What car is ST53 PUK?
ST53 PUK is an red Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Dundee in 2003.
What is the mileage of ST53 PUK?
The last recorded mileage for ST53 PUK was 34,420 miles, recorded on 19 Mar 2010 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ST53 PUK passed its MOT?
ST53 PUK has had 7 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (4 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 19 Mar 2010.
Is ST53 PUK ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ST53 PUK 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 ST53 PUK?
ST53 PUK is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.