2003 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · VO53 HVR
2003 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 10 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 80,068 miles. MOT expired on 30 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,068 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VO53 HVR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/08/2025
- 80,068 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VO53 HVR 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 (VO53 HVR) between August 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 August 2025 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: Steering (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Emissions unable to be completed As a result of severely defective exhaust system (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Flexible section severely leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))”.
VO53 HVR Mileage History
- 25/08/202367,563 mi
- 25/08/202367,567 mi+4 mi
- 28/08/202473,820 mi+6,253 mi
- 28/08/202473,825 mi+5 mi
- 20/08/202580,068 mi+6,243 mi
Average of roughly 6,291 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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