2003 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · VA53 CPX
2003 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 61,979 miles. MOT valid until 07 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 61,979 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VA53 CPX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2026
- 61,979 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VA53 CPX 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 (VA53 CPX) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
VA53 CPX Mileage History
- 09/09/202454,995 mi
- 05/09/202558,321 mi+3,326 mi
- 05/09/202558,324 mi+3 mi
- 08/09/202661,977 mi+3,653 mi
- 09/09/202661,979 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 3,494 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: Average
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