2003 Vauxhall Corsa 1.0L Petrol · OV53 SXN
2003 Vauxhall Corsa (1.0L, petrol). First registered 21 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 78,300 miles. MOT expired on 08 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,300 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OV53 SXN Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/04/2025
- 78,300 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OV53 SXN 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 (OV53 SXN) between August 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
OV53 SXN Mileage History
- 04/08/202368,662 mi
- 22/07/202474,301 mi+5,639 mi
- 23/07/202474,301 mi
- 09/04/202578,300 mi+3,999 mi
Average of roughly 5,735 miles per year across 4 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: Below 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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