2003 Vauxhall Corsa 1.0L Petrol · SB03 ARU
2003 Vauxhall Corsa (1.0L, petrol). First registered 22 May 2003. Recorded mileage 72,055 miles. MOT expired on 26 Jul 2023.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Jul 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,055 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SB03 ARU Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 07/03/2024
- 72,055 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 23 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SB03 ARU 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 (SB03 ARU) between July 2022 and March 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 March 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (13 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Steering (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 41 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 Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”; “Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wipers will”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))”.
SB03 ARU Mileage History
- 08/07/202271,538 mi
- 08/07/202271,542 mi+4 mi
- 07/03/202472,055 mi+513 mi
Average of roughly 310 miles per year across 3 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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