2003 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · SH03 HEJ
2003 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 112,430 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Sept 2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,430 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SH03 HEJ Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 31/08/2022
- 112,430 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
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SH03 HEJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Corsa (SH03 HEJ) between August 2022 and August 2022.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 August 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))”; “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condi”.
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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: Poor
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