Archived DVLA Record

2003 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · KC52 TYK

KC52 TYK

2003 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 23/01/2003. Recorded mileage 96,347 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VAUXHALL CORSA
Year / Origin
2003 · Borehamwood (Luton)
MOT Status
Valid until 14/03/2023
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
96,347 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (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.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 14/03/2023
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2003
Engine
1199cc
Mechanical Assessment

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

The most recent MOT for the 2003 Vauxhall Corsa was recorded on 2022-03-15, with a pass result and no defects listed. However, a failed test occurred just eight days earlier on 2022-03-07, also with no defects recorded. This pattern of alternating pass/fail outcomes in quick succession suggests potential inconsistencies in the testing process or minor issues that did not meet failure criteria. No defects were noted in any MOT entry, including the 2021-03-10 pass (96,347 miles) or the 2020-02-21 pass. The vehicle’s MOT history shows no evidence of recurring safety-critical defects. The lack of recorded issues across multiple tests indicates a generally stable condition, though the absence of detailed defect reports limits the depth of analysis. The pattern of passing and failing without recorded faults may point to non-structural or non-safety-related problems, such as minor electrical glitches or temporary system malfunctions. The mileage context is unclear, as no reliable data links the vehicle’s age to its recorded mileage. The 2021 MOT listed 96,347 miles, but this does not align with the 2003 model’s expected usage over a 20-year span. This ambiguity makes it difficult to assess whether the vehicle has experienced excessive wear, hard use, or periods of under-use.

KC52 TYK Key Findings

  • 29 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 15/03/2022
  • 12 historical MOT failures
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (33 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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KC52 TYK Mileage History

  1. 06/03/200632,653 mi
  2. 03/03/200737,621 mi+4,968 mi
  3. 23/02/200842,464 mi+4,843 mi
  4. 03/03/200948,034 mi+5,570 mi
  5. 09/02/201052,810 mi+4,776 mi
  6. 16/02/201052,892 mi+82 mi
  7. 04/03/201157,028 mi+4,136 mi
  8. 28/02/201260,608 mi+3,580 mi
  9. 06/03/201260,669 mi+61 mi
  10. 01/03/201364,219 mi+3,550 mi
  11. 05/03/201364,252 mi+33 mi
  12. 04/03/201469,083 mi+4,831 mi
  13. 06/03/201469,067 mi-16 mi
  14. 02/03/201573,709 mi+4,642 mi
  15. 03/03/201573,712 mi+3 mi
  16. 29/02/201677,367 mi+3,655 mi
  17. 02/03/201677,389 mi+22 mi
  18. 02/03/201677,389 mi
  19. 02/03/201782,158 mi+4,769 mi
  20. 07/03/201782,168 mi+10 mi
  21. 06/03/201886,540 mi+4,372 mi
  22. 10/03/201886,551 mi+11 mi
  23. 11/03/201989,886 mi+3,335 mi
  24. 11/03/201989,896 mi+10 mi
  25. 05/03/202196,345 mi+6,449 mi
  26. 10/03/202196,347 mi+2 mi

Average of roughly 4,243 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

KC52 TYK 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 (KC52 TYK) between March 2022 and March 2022.

The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 15 March 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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