2003 Vauxhall Corsa 1.0L Petrol · OE53 KAO
2003 Vauxhall Corsa (1.0L, petrol). First registered 17 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 64,138 miles. MOT expired on 10 Feb 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Feb 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,138 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OE53 KAO Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/02/2023
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OE53 KAO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Corsa (OE53 KAO) between November 2006 and February 2023.
The record contains 17 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 11 February 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))”.
OE53 KAO Mileage History
- 02/11/200643,321 mi
- 14/11/200753,238 mi+9,917 mi
- 16/10/200861,056 mi+7,818 mi
- 06/10/200964,742 mi+3,686 mi
- 12/10/201068,305 mi+3,563 mi
- 11/10/201170,286 mi+1,981 mi
- 11/10/201170,286 mi
- 19/10/201271,940 mi+1,654 mi
- 07/10/201375,096 mi+3,156 mi
- 07/10/201375,096 mi
- 18/09/201479,526 mi+4,430 mi
- 18/09/201479,526 mi
- 14/08/201579,556 mi+30 mi
- 14/08/201579,556 mi
- 11/08/201687,694 mi+8,138 mi
- 15/08/201687,729 mi+35 mi
- 25/09/201840,566 mi-47,163 mi
- 14/11/201964,138 mi+23,572 mi
Average of roughly 1,597 miles per year across 18 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: Poor
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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