2003 Vauxhall Corsa 1.7L Diesel · PA03 ZBD
2003 Vauxhall Corsa (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2003. Recorded mileage 101,569 miles. MOT expired on 03 Jun 2018.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Jun 2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Jul 2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,569 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PA03 ZBD Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2017
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PA03 ZBD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Corsa (PA03 ZBD) between March 2006 and May 2017.
The record contains 12 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 22 May 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (23 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Steering (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt”; “Rear rear brake recording little or no effort both ns/os service and hand (3.7.B.5a)”.
PA03 ZBD Mileage History
- 10/03/200634,368 mi
- 03/03/200739,950 mi+5,582 mi
- 12/05/200843,593 mi+3,643 mi
- 09/05/200952,530 mi+8,937 mi
- 12/05/200952,530 mi
- 08/05/201060,915 mi+8,385 mi
- 04/05/201169,529 mi+8,614 mi
- 27/04/201278,746 mi+9,217 mi
- 27/04/201387,900 mi+9,154 mi
- 30/04/201387,900 mi
- 25/04/201496,212 mi+8,312 mi
- 14/05/2015103,724 mi+7,512 mi
- 21/05/2015103,726 mi+2 mi
- 04/06/2016101,569 mi-2,157 mi
Average of roughly 6,565 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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