2003 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · BD53 RZL
2003 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 28 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 79,143 miles. MOT expired on 21 Jun 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,143 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BD53 RZL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/06/2023
- 79,143 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BD53 RZL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Corsa (BD53 RZL) between January 2022 and June 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 June 2023 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 (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
BD53 RZL Mileage History
- 17/01/202269,091 mi
- 23/02/202269,784 mi+693 mi
- 13/06/202378,804 mi+9,020 mi
- 23/06/202379,143 mi+339 mi
Average of roughly 7,034 miles per year across 4 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
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.
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