2003 Vauxhall Corsa 1.7L Diesel · KN53 DBZ
2003 Vauxhall Corsa (1.7L, diesel). First registered 08 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 154,838 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,838 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KN53 DBZ Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 24/09/2022
- 154,838 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
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KN53 DBZ 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 (KN53 DBZ) between September 2022 and September 2022.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 September 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))”.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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