2003 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · GL52 FDO
2003 Vauxhall Corsa (1.4L, petrol). First registered 20 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 169,399 miles. MOT expired on 09 Feb 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,399 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GL52 FDO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/02/2024
- 169,399 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL52 FDO 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 (GL52 FDO) between February 2022 and February 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 February 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: Brakes (8 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
GL52 FDO Mileage History
- 08/02/2022166,999 mi
- 08/02/2022166,999 mi
- 07/02/2023168,186 mi+1,187 mi
- 08/02/2023168,186 mi
- 06/02/2024169,399 mi+1,213 mi
Average of roughly 1,204 miles per year across 5 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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