2003 Vauxhall Corsa 1.0L Petrol · KL53 VTK
2003 Vauxhall Corsa (1.0L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 68,675 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,675 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KL53 VTK Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 29/10/2022
- 68,675 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
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KL53 VTK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Corsa (KL53 VTK) between October 2022 and October 2022.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 October 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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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: Poor
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