2003 Vauxhall Corsa 1.0L Petrol · SH03 YZX
2003 Vauxhall Corsa (1.0L, petrol). First registered 16 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 124,997 miles. MOT expired on 17 Dec 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,997 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SH03 YZX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/12/2024
- 124,997 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SH03 YZX 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 (SH03 YZX) between December 2021 and December 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 December 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
SH03 YZX Mileage History
- 14/12/2021100,070 mi
- 09/12/2022108,839 mi+8,769 mi
- 11/12/2023117,381 mi+8,542 mi
- 13/12/2023117,387 mi+6 mi
- 09/12/2024124,997 mi+7,610 mi
Average of roughly 8,347 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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: 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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- Electric power steering column failureSerious
Column-mounted EPS units can lose assistance intermittently or permanently, leaving the steering suddenly heavy and the warning light on.
- Easytronic clutch actuator and gearbox faultsSerious
The automated manual can shunt, refuse to select gears or throw up an F warning when the actuator or clutch adaptation is failing.
- Coil pack and EGR valve issuesModerate
Twinport petrols commonly misfire or hesitate because of coil-pack failure and soot-clogged EGR valves.
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