2003 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · KS52 SXK
2003 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 16 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 136,670 miles. MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,670 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KS52 SXK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/01/2026
- 136,670 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.
KS52 SXK 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 (KS52 SXK) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
KS52 SXK Mileage History
- 12/01/2024127,421 mi
- 14/01/2025132,083 mi+4,662 mi
- 22/01/2025132,205 mi+122 mi
- 08/01/2026136,653 mi+4,448 mi
- 09/01/2026136,670 mi+17 mi
Average of roughly 4,639 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: 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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