2003 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · KW52 KJX
2003 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 24 Feb 2003. Recorded mileage 95,742 miles. MOT expired on 04 May 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 May 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,742 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KW52 KJX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 24/06/2024
- 95,742 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KW52 KJX 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 (KW52 KJX) between February 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 24 June 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Windscreen washer not working nearside and offside (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
KW52 KJX Mileage History
- 25/02/202280,158 mi
- 25/02/202280,158 mi
- 02/05/202390,507 mi+10,349 mi
- 06/05/202390,509 mi+2 mi
- 24/06/202495,742 mi+5,233 mi
Average of roughly 6,695 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: Poor
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