2003 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · VE53 AOL
2003 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 11 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 86,581 miles. MOT expired on 26 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,581 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VE53 AOL Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/08/2025
- 86,581 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VE53 AOL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Corsa (VE53 AOL) between November 2006 and August 2025.
The record contains 16 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 28 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt”; “Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)”; “Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)”.
VE53 AOL Mileage History
- 07/11/200616,102 mi
- 05/11/200721,893 mi+5,791 mi
- 05/11/200721,893 mi
- 05/11/200826,862 mi+4,969 mi
- 05/11/200826,862 mi
- 26/05/200928,744 mi+1,882 mi
- 22/05/201033,305 mi+4,561 mi
- 14/05/201137,469 mi+4,164 mi
- 12/05/201241,365 mi+3,896 mi
- 28/04/201344,651 mi+3,286 mi
- 11/05/201448,302 mi+3,651 mi
- 26/04/201553,777 mi+5,475 mi
- 30/04/201659,169 mi+5,392 mi
- 30/04/201659,169 mi
- 06/05/201769,124 mi+9,955 mi
- 02/05/201876,168 mi+7,044 mi
- 02/05/201977,853 mi+1,685 mi
- 15/05/202084,429 mi+6,576 mi
- 15/05/202084,429 mi
- 28/08/202586,581 mi+2,152 mi
Average of roughly 3,748 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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