2003 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · KG53 ACV
2003 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 53,143 miles. MOT expired on 16 Sept 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,143 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KG53 ACV Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/09/2025
- 53,143 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
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KG53 ACV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Corsa (KG53 ACV) between November 2021 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 16 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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.
KG53 ACV Mileage History
- 30/11/202144,546 mi
- 09/09/202444,713 mi+167 mi
- 18/09/202553,143 mi+8,430 mi
Average of roughly 2,263 miles per year across 3 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: Average
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