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VO53 HHZ

2003 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1229cc

Silver Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1229cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1229cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 11 (54% pass rate). It has 110,285 miles on the clock, averaging 6,754 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 VO53 HHZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
110,285
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
54%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
6,754

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading110,285 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,491
Average per year6,754
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VO53 HHZ 24k45k67k89k110k '06'19'12

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage110,285 miles
Since last MOT+1,491 miles
PASS
Mileage108,794 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,792 miles
Since last MOT+3,165 miles
PASS
Mileage105,627 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,622 miles
Since last MOT+2,340 miles
PASS
Mileage103,282 miles
Since last MOT+40 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,242 miles
Since last MOT+13,028 miles
PASS
Mileage90,214 miles
Since last MOT+9,146 miles
PASS
Mileage81,068 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,068 miles
Since last MOT+2,830 miles
PASS
Mileage78,238 miles
Since last MOT+140 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,098 miles
Since last MOT+8,577 miles
PASS
Mileage69,521 miles
Since last MOT+31 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,490 miles
Since last MOT+8,260 miles
PASS
Mileage61,230 miles
Since last MOT+75 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,155 miles
Since last MOT+35 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,120 miles
Since last MOT+6,214 miles
PASS
Mileage54,906 miles
Since last MOT+24 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,882 miles
Since last MOT+7,105 miles
PASS
Mileage47,777 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,777 miles
Since last MOT+11,065 miles
PASS
Mileage36,712 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,707 miles
Since last MOT+13,090 miles
PASS
Mileage23,617 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

RegistrationVO53 HHZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1229cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeVO — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About VO53 HHZ

What car is VO53 HHZ?

VO53 HHZ is a silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1229cc). First registered in Worcester in 2003.

What is the mileage of VO53 HHZ?

The last recorded mileage for VO53 HHZ was 110,285 miles, recorded on 29 Jul 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VO53 HHZ passed its MOT?

VO53 HHZ has had 24 MOT tests with a 54% pass rate (13 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 29 Jul 2019.

Is VO53 HHZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VO53 HHZ 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 VO53 HHZ?

VO53 HHZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.