2003 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · VA52 ATO
2003 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 11 Feb 2003. Recorded mileage 38,992 miles. MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 38,992 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VA52 ATO Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2026
- 38,992 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VA52 ATO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Corsa (VA52 ATO) between February 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 28 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
VA52 ATO Mileage History
- 01/02/200614,849 mi
- 05/02/200718,663 mi+3,814 mi
- 23/01/200821,974 mi+3,311 mi
- 23/01/200821,974 mi
- 20/01/200925,036 mi+3,062 mi
- 20/01/201026,150 mi+1,114 mi
- 20/01/201026,150 mi
- 08/02/201127,194 mi+1,044 mi
- 08/02/201127,194 mi
- 25/01/201228,238 mi+1,044 mi
- 25/01/201228,238 mi
- 06/02/201329,161 mi+923 mi
- 06/02/201329,161 mi
- 30/01/201430,110 mi+949 mi
- 28/01/201531,085 mi+975 mi
- 13/01/201632,004 mi+919 mi
- 25/01/201733,019 mi+1,015 mi
- 25/01/201833,865 mi+846 mi
- 06/02/201934,734 mi+869 mi
- 06/02/201934,734 mi
- 04/02/202035,515 mi+781 mi
- 27/01/202136,127 mi+612 mi
- 09/02/202236,733 mi+606 mi
- 02/02/202337,483 mi+750 mi
- 20/02/202438,221 mi+738 mi
- 07/08/202538,333 mi+112 mi
- 15/08/202538,335 mi+2 mi
- 28/07/202638,992 mi+657 mi
Average of roughly 1,179 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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