2003 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · FP53 VEX
2003 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 22/10/2003. Recorded mileage 81,500 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/07/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,500 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Archived Record
Registration no longer recorded by DVLA. This usually means the vehicle is now using a private plate.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1229cc
FP53 VEX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/07/2024
- 81,500 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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FP53 VEX Mileage History
- 16/02/202275,564 mi
- 16/03/202378,265 mi+2,701 mi
- 17/03/202378,265 mi
- 20/07/202481,498 mi+3,233 mi
- 22/07/202481,500 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 2,445 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FP53 VEX 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 (FP53 VEX) between February 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 July 2024 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: Suspension (14 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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 Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded CYLINDER BRAKE PIPE (1.1.11 (c))”.
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