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2003 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · KP03 APY

KP03 APY

2003 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01/04/2003. Recorded mileage 130,198 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VAUXHALL CORSA
Year / Origin
2003 · Northampton
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 29/04/2025
Road Tax
Untaxed (31/01/2025)
Recorded Mileage
130,198 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.2L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 29/04/2025
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 31/01/2025
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2003
Engine
1199cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The 2003 Vauxhall Corsa presents as roadworthy on the most recent evidence, with a clean pass recorded on 2024-05-01 at 130,198 miles showing no defects. The maintenance trend is stable across the available history, as every test from 2022 through 2024 either passed or failed without any advisories or recorded faults, indicating no worsening mechanical condition in the official record. The mileage pattern sits low for a 23-year-old vehicle, totalling 130,198 miles or roughly 5,661 miles per year. The records show sparse but consistent use: 123,409 miles on 2022-03-25, then 129,474 to 129,513 miles across September 2023, and 130,198 miles by May 2024. That equates to under 7,000 miles over two years, suggesting long idle periods. The clean test sheets give little to interrogate, though low movement combined with age raises the risk of perished rubber components and corrosion unseen by the tester. A buyer should physically inspect suspension bushes, coil springs, and subframe structural integrity for rust, since standing vehicles of this era commonly suffer hidden corrosion the MOT did not flag. The brake discs and calipers warrant checking for seizure after limited use. The two failed tests on 2022-03-24 and 2023-09-11 at identical or near-identical mileages recorded no defects, pointing to administrative or presentation issues rather than mechanical fault, yet confirm the car entered garages twice needing rework. Given the absence of advisories across all five entries, previous owners appear to have kept the Corsa to a basic pass standard without deferred consumable neglect showing in the data. Verify the bodywork and underseal in person, as the DVSA record alone cannot certify freedom from structural rust on a low-use 2003 hatchback.

KP03 APY Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 01/05/2024
  • 130,198 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
50
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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KP03 APY Mileage History

  1. 24/03/2022123,409 mi
  2. 25/03/2022123,409 mi
  3. 11/09/2023129,474 mi+6,065 mi
  4. 14/09/2023129,513 mi+39 mi
  5. 01/05/2024130,198 mi+685 mi

Average of roughly 3,225 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

KP03 APY MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 7 Sept 2026, 03:09
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Corsa (KP03 APY) between March 2022 and May 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 01 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 19 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: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front, middle and rear sections (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”; “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”.

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