Archived DVLA Record

2003 Vauxhall Corsa 1.0L Petrol · FN53 PPU

FN53 PPU

2003 Vauxhall Corsa (1.0L, petrol). First registered 08/09/2003. Recorded mileage 108,161 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VAUXHALL CORSA
Year / Origin
2003 · Nottingham
MOT Status
Valid until 12/05/2023
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
108,161 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Archived Record

Registration no longer recorded by DVLA. This usually means the vehicle is now using a private plate.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 12/05/2023
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2003
Engine
973cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, having passed its most recent inspection without any recorded defects. The MOT test on 13 May 2022 at 108,161 miles resulted in a clean pass, following an initial failure just one day prior. This suggests that while the vehicle may have required minor adjustments to meet legal standards, the previous owner was proactive in addressing immediate issues to ensure compliance during the re-test. The' pattern is notably low for a vehicle from 2003, averaging approximately 4,700 miles per annum. Data shows a significant gap in usage between September 2019 at 96,861 miles and December 2020 at 104,028 miles, where only 7,167 miles were covered over 15 months. While low mileage often indicates less wear on the drivetrain and engine, it also increases the risk of rubber-based components deteriorating or seals drying if the car sat stationary for extended periods. A buyer should prioritize a physical inspection of the structural integrity, specifically the sills and floor pans, as older Vauxhall models are prone to corrosion regardless of mileage. Because the record lacks advisories for wording bushes or brake components, a manual check is required for lateral play or binding calipers that the tester may not have flagged. Assessing the age of the tyres and brake fluid is essential to ensure the low-usage history has not led to material degradation over time.

FN53 PPU Key Findings

  • 27 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 13/05/2022
  • 108,161 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 11 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
! Older vehicle
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FN53 PPU Mileage History

  1. 05/09/200614,828 mi
  2. 06/09/200719,020 mi+4,192 mi
  3. 05/09/200823,319 mi+4,299 mi
  4. 05/09/200823,319 mi
  5. 27/08/200929,778 mi+6,459 mi
  6. 27/08/200929,778 mi
  7. 18/08/201035,051 mi+5,273 mi
  8. 16/08/201141,593 mi+6,542 mi
  9. 16/08/201141,593 mi
  10. 15/08/201246,925 mi+5,332 mi
  11. 15/08/201246,925 mi
  12. 23/08/201351,404 mi+4,479 mi
  13. 23/08/201351,404 mi
  14. 13/08/201455,424 mi+4,020 mi
  15. 13/08/201455,424 mi
  16. 26/08/201559,567 mi+4,143 mi
  17. 11/07/201663,588 mi+4,021 mi
  18. 11/07/201663,588 mi
  19. 20/07/201772,434 mi+8,846 mi
  20. 07/08/201885,438 mi+13,004 mi
  21. 07/08/201885,438 mi
  22. 04/09/201996,861 mi+11,423 mi
  23. 04/09/201996,861 mi
  24. 04/12/2020104,028 mi+7,167 mi
  25. 04/12/2020104,028 mi
  26. 12/05/2022108,159 mi+4,131 mi
  27. 13/05/2022108,161 mi+2 mi

Average of roughly 5,950 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.

FN53 PPU MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Corsa (FN53 PPU) between May 2022 and May 2022.

The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 13 May 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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