2003 Vauxhall Corsa 1.0L Petrol · MV53 NRX
2003 Vauxhall Corsa (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 65,009 miles. MOT expired on 22 Oct 2015. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Oct 2015
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,009 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MV53 NRX Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2014
- 65,009 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MV53 NRX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Corsa (MV53 NRX) between October 2006 and October 2014.
The record contains 9 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 21 October 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”; “Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)”.
MV53 NRX Mileage History
- 18/10/20065,754 mi
- 23/10/200711,667 mi+5,913 mi
- 20/10/200820,471 mi+8,804 mi
- 23/10/200928,491 mi+8,020 mi
- 23/10/200928,491 mi
- 18/10/201033,844 mi+5,353 mi
- 20/10/201141,808 mi+7,964 mi
- 21/10/201141,830 mi+22 mi
- 04/10/201248,913 mi+7,083 mi
- 04/10/201248,913 mi
- 03/10/201356,694 mi+7,781 mi
- 04/10/201356,696 mi+2 mi
- 20/10/201465,002 mi+8,306 mi
- 21/10/201465,009 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 7,399 miles per year across 14 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: Below Average
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