2003 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · VN53 SHZ
2003 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 02/12/2003. Recorded mileage 107,812 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/04/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,812 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1199cc
VN53 SHZ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/04/2023
- 107,812 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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VN53 SHZ Mileage History
- 02/04/2022106,806 mi
- 05/04/2022106,806 mi
- 03/04/2023107,812 mi+1,006 mi
- 04/04/2023107,812 mi
Average of roughly 1,002 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
VN53 SHZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Corsa (VN53 SHZ) between April 2022 and April 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 April 2023 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: Suspension (15 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 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: “Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened steering rack mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))”; “Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))”.
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