2003 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · KP53 SDU
2003 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 106,024 miles. MOT expired on 05 May 2013. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 May 2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 May 2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,024 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
KP53 SDU Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 05/05/2012
- 106,024 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KP53 SDU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Corsa (KP53 SDU) between October 2006 and May 2012.
The record contains 6 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 05 May 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)”; “Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)”.
KP53 SDU Mileage History
- 09/10/200639,991 mi
- 14/04/200856,746 mi+16,755 mi
- 14/04/200856,746 mi
- 27/04/200969,833 mi+13,087 mi
- 27/04/200969,833 mi
- 26/04/201085,704 mi+15,871 mi
- 06/05/201085,836 mi+132 mi
- 21/04/201196,018 mi+10,182 mi
- 21/04/201196,018 mi
- 05/05/2012106,024 mi+10,006 mi
Average of roughly 11,851 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Corsa C
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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