2003 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · AK53 HZF
2003 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 95,624 miles. MOT expired on 29 Sept 2018.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Sept 2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Mar 2018)
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,624 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AK53 HZF Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/09/2017
- 95,624 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AK53 HZF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Corsa (AK53 HZF) between September 2006 and September 2017.
The record contains 12 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 22 September 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Steering (8 issues), Windscreen (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”.
AK53 HZF Mileage History
- 26/09/200610,256 mi
- 26/09/200610,256 mi
- 17/09/200711,652 mi+1,396 mi
- 17/10/200815,437 mi+3,785 mi
- 23/09/200921,351 mi+5,914 mi
- 23/09/200921,352 mi+1 mi
- 05/10/201029,783 mi+8,431 mi
- 26/08/201135,917 mi+6,134 mi
- 26/08/201135,925 mi+8 mi
- 23/08/201245,521 mi+9,596 mi
- 24/08/201245,521 mi
- 11/01/201462,558 mi+17,037 mi
- 11/01/201462,558 mi
- 29/12/201472,432 mi+9,874 mi
- 29/12/201472,432 mi
- 26/08/201581,048 mi+8,616 mi
- 04/09/201581,048 mi
- 29/09/201690,106 mi+9,058 mi
- 30/09/201690,106 mi
- 22/09/201795,624 mi+5,518 mi
- 22/09/201795,624 mi
Average of roughly 7,767 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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