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2003 Vauxhall Corsa 1.0L Petrol · KR03 LGU

KR03 LGU

2003 Vauxhall Corsa (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 82,227 miles. MOT expired on 03 Oct 2023.

Make & Model
VAUXHALL CORSA
Year / Origin
2003 · Northampton
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 03 Oct 2023
Road Tax
Untaxed (12 Dec 2022)
Recorded Mileage
82,227 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 03 Oct 2023
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 12 Dec 2022
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2003
Engine
973cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents a questionable roadworthiness status with a maintenance trend that suggests reactive rather than proactive care. While it passed its most recent test in October 2022 at 82,227 miles, this record is nearly four years old, leaving the current state of the vehicle unknown. The failure just two days prior to that pass at similar mileage revealed multiple critical safety defects, including corroded central brake pipes and exposed tyre cords, indicating that the car was only repaired when absolutely necessary to pass a legal test. At 23 years old, the recorded mileage of 82,227 miles is notably low, averaging approximately 3,575 miles per year. However, the data shows a significant gap in activity; between June 2020 at 67,234 miles and October 2021 at 74,790 miles, the car covered only 7,556 miles. Such low usage often leads to the degradation of rubber components and seals, which is consistent with the recurring fluid leaks and perished suspension components noted in the history. A physical inspection must prioritise the recurring suspension issues and the braking system. The tester consistently flagged light misting on both front shock absorbers and play in the anti-roll bar bushes across 2021 and 2022. More critically, the excessive corrosion on central brake pipes reported in 2022 is a red flag for a vehicle of this age, as corrosion tends to spread. The buyer should also verify the nearside front CV boot for tears, as a previous split was noted, and check that the oil leak mentioned in 2022 has not worsened into a significant failure.
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KR03 LGU Key Findings

  • 2 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 05/10/2022
  • 82,227 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)

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KR03 LGU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Jun 2026, 19:53
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 (KR03 LGU) between October 2022 and October 2022.

The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 05 October 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 11 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: “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Central Brake pipe excessively corroded Both central brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.

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KR03 LGU Mileage History

  1. 03/10/202282,223 mi
  2. 05/10/202282,227 mi+4 mi

Average of roughly 850 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
40
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
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Average MOT pass rate (50%)
1 dangerous defects found recently
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