2003 Vauxhall Corsa 1.0L Petrol · ST53 FDM
2003 Vauxhall Corsa (1.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 58,266 miles. MOT expired on 17 Oct 2022.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Oct 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 58,266 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ST53 FDM Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 22/12/2022
- 58,266 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 19 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (29 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ST53 FDM 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 (ST53 FDM) between October 2021 and December 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 December 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (29 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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: “Central Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”; “Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
ST53 FDM Mileage History
- 15/10/202155,295 mi
- 19/10/202155,321 mi+26 mi
- 22/12/202258,266 mi+2,945 mi
Average of roughly 2,506 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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