2003 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · SH53 YZB
2003 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 26/11/2003. Recorded mileage 33,579 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/10/2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 33,579 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1199cc
SH53 YZB Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/10/2021
- 33,579 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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SH53 YZB Mileage History
- 24/11/200618,056 mi
- 26/11/200723,229 mi+5,173 mi
- 24/11/200827,011 mi+3,782 mi
- 12/11/200929,369 mi+2,358 mi
- 14/04/201132,509 mi+3,140 mi
- 14/04/201132,509 mi
- 31/03/201234,177 mi+1,668 mi
- 16/04/201335,892 mi+1,715 mi
- 17/04/201335,892 mi
- 11/04/201437,725 mi+1,833 mi
- 14/04/201437,725 mi
- 19/03/201540,768 mi+3,043 mi
- 03/02/201644,328 mi+3,560 mi
- 05/02/201644,328 mi
- 07/02/201749,478 mi+5,150 mi
- 13/08/201857,057 mi+7,579 mi
- 16/08/201857,057 mi
- 04/08/201960,168 mi+3,111 mi
- 05/08/201960,168 mi
- 01/08/202067,347 mi+7,179 mi
- 01/08/202067,347 mi
- 27/10/202133,579 mi-33,768 mi
- 27/10/202133,579 mi
Average of roughly 1,040 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
SH53 YZB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Corsa (SH53 YZB) between November 2006 and October 2021.
The record contains 15 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 27 October 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mount”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
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