2003 Vauxhall Corsa 1.0L Petrol · BK53 AEL
2003 Vauxhall Corsa (1.0L, petrol). First registered 27 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 117,215 miles. MOT expired on 17 Jan 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Jan 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Feb 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,215 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BK53 AEL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/01/2023
- 117,215 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BK53 AEL 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 (BK53 AEL) between January 2022 and January 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 January 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: Steering (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side not working (1.4.1 (a))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
BK53 AEL Mileage History
- 14/01/2022106,734 mi
- 15/01/2022106,739 mi+5 mi
- 06/01/2023117,014 mi+10,275 mi
- 09/01/2023117,215 mi+201 mi
Average of roughly 10,633 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
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