2003 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · PE53 FDC
2003 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 26 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 105,718 miles. MOT expired on 10 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,718 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PE53 FDC Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/08/2023
- 105,718 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PE53 FDC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Corsa (PE53 FDC) between August 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 August 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”.
PE53 FDC Mileage History
- 05/08/202296,017 mi
- 12/08/202296,158 mi+141 mi
- 09/08/2023105,718 mi+9,560 mi
Average of roughly 9,596 miles per year across 3 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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