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At a glance
This 2004 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 998cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing once (95% pass rate). It has 77,287 miles on the clock, averaging 4,488 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.
MOT & Mileage History for YB53 HKL
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 77,287 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 4,488 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 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 | YB53 HKL |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corsa |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 998cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | YB — Leeds, Yorkshire |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About YB53 HKL
What car is YB53 HKL?
YB53 HKL is a silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (998cc). First registered in Leeds in 2004.
What is the mileage of YB53 HKL?
The last recorded mileage for YB53 HKL was 77,287 miles, recorded on 19 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has YB53 HKL passed its MOT?
YB53 HKL has had 19 MOT tests with an 95% pass rate (18 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 19 Jan 2023.
Is YB53 HKL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, YB53 HKL is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is YB53 HKL?
YB53 HKL is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.