2003 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · PE53 AJV
2003 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 02 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 51,003 miles. MOT expired on 08 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 51,003 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PE53 AJV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 09/07/2025
- 51,003 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PE53 AJV 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 (PE53 AJV) between June 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 09 July 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). 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: “Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit terminals also not tighten down (could detatch) (4.13 (a) (ii))”; “Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 ”.
PE53 AJV Mileage History
- 27/06/202347,004 mi
- 10/07/202347,312 mi+308 mi
- 04/07/202449,424 mi+2,112 mi
- 04/07/202449,424 mi
- 09/07/202551,003 mi+1,579 mi
Average of roughly 1,966 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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