2003 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · KY53 FXK
2003 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 73,701 miles. MOT expired on 03 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,701 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KY53 FXK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 06/07/2026
- 73,701 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 18 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KY53 FXK 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 (KY53 FXK) between June 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture to and from flex (1.1.11 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture to and from flex (1.1.11 (a))”; “Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steer”.
KY53 FXK Mileage History
- 13/06/202355,134 mi
- 28/06/202463,198 mi+8,064 mi
- 24/06/202568,518 mi+5,320 mi
- 24/06/202568,518 mi
- 06/07/202673,701 mi+5,183 mi
Average of roughly 6,059 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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