2003 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · KO53 FJK
2003 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 90,716 miles. MOT expired on 17 Mar 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,716 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KO53 FJK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/03/2024
- 90,716 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KO53 FJK 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 (KO53 FJK) between March 2022 and March 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 March 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
KO53 FJK Mileage History
- 10/03/202289,767 mi
- 11/03/202289,767 mi
- 16/03/202390,438 mi+671 mi
- 16/03/202390,438 mi
- 18/03/202490,716 mi+278 mi
Average of roughly 469 miles per year across 5 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: Below Average
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- Electric power steering column failureSerious
Column-mounted EPS units can lose assistance intermittently or permanently, leaving the steering suddenly heavy and the warning light on.
- Easytronic clutch actuator and gearbox faultsSerious
The automated manual can shunt, refuse to select gears or throw up an F warning when the actuator or clutch adaptation is failing.
- Coil pack and EGR valve issuesModerate
Twinport petrols commonly misfire or hesitate because of coil-pack failure and soot-clogged EGR valves.
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