2003 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · VE53 TKV
2003 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 149,174 miles. MOT valid until 17 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,174 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
VE53 TKV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/02/2026
- 149,174 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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VE53 TKV Mileage History
- 08/02/2024133,660 mi
- 10/02/2025137,581 mi+3,921 mi
- 11/02/2025137,581 mi
- 10/02/2026149,174 mi+11,593 mi
- 18/02/2026149,174 mi
Average of roughly 7,648 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
VE53 TKV 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 (VE53 TKV) between February 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 February 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: Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Rear Axle deformed and unserviceable Multiple places bad corrosion (5.1.1 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Axle deformed and unserviceable Multiple places bad corrosion (5.1.1 (a))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is like”.
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