2003 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · BN03 XHP
2003 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 24 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 101,077 miles. MOT expired on 24 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,077 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BN03 XHP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/02/2025
- 101,077 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BN03 XHP MOT History
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 (BN03 XHP) between February 2023 and February 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
BN03 XHP Mileage History
- 21/02/202395,252 mi
- 12/02/202498,011 mi+2,759 mi
- 15/02/202498,030 mi+19 mi
- 24/02/2025101,075 mi+3,045 mi
- 24/02/2025101,077 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 2,899 miles per year across 5 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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- Electric power steering column failureSerious
Column-mounted EPS units can lose assistance intermittently or permanently, leaving the steering suddenly heavy and the warning light on.
- Easytronic clutch actuator and gearbox faultsSerious
The automated manual can shunt, refuse to select gears or throw up an F warning when the actuator or clutch adaptation is failing.
- Coil pack and EGR valve issuesModerate
Twinport petrols commonly misfire or hesitate because of coil-pack failure and soot-clogged EGR valves.
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