2003 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · MA53 OBX
2003 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 23 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 104,486 miles. MOT expired on 31 May 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 May 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jun 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,486 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MA53 OBX Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 01/06/2024
- 104,486 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MA53 OBX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Corsa (MA53 OBX) between May 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 June 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Front Brake pipe excessively corroded across bulkhead (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))”.
MA53 OBX Mileage History
- 23/05/2022100,671 mi
- 16/05/2023102,752 mi+2,081 mi
- 23/05/2023102,754 mi+2 mi
- 01/06/2024104,486 mi+1,732 mi
Average of roughly 1,883 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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