2003 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · KR53 CVF
2003 Vauxhall Corsa (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 84,886 miles. MOT expired on 19 Jul 2022.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Jul 2022
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (29 Sept 2021)
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,886 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KR53 CVF Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/07/2021
- 84,886 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KR53 CVF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Corsa (KR53 CVF) between November 2006 and July 2021.
The record contains 16 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 12 July 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (17 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))”; “Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)”.
KR53 CVF Mileage History
- 28/11/200639,336 mi
- 12/04/200742,287 mi+2,951 mi
- 13/04/200742,287 mi
- 18/04/200842,418 mi+131 mi
- 18/04/200842,418 mi
- 20/04/200943,639 mi+1,221 mi
- 20/04/200943,639 mi
- 19/04/201045,032 mi+1,393 mi
- 19/04/201150,079 mi+5,047 mi
- 19/04/201150,079 mi
- 30/04/201257,125 mi+7,046 mi
- 08/10/201367,974 mi+10,849 mi
- 09/10/201367,974 mi
- 22/05/201470,973 mi+2,999 mi
- 03/07/201574,384 mi+3,411 mi
- 03/07/201574,288 mi-96 mi
- 01/07/201663,844 mi-10,444 mi
- 11/07/201663,844 mi
- 11/07/201765,894 mi+2,050 mi
- 11/07/201765,894 mi
- 20/07/201870,897 mi+5,003 mi
- 18/07/201977,153 mi+6,256 mi
- 02/07/202082,057 mi+4,904 mi
- 02/07/202082,057 mi
- 09/07/202184,885 mi+2,828 mi
- 12/07/202184,886 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 3,115 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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