BK53 ADV

2003 VAUXHALL — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
VAUXHALL
Year
2003
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
SILVER
Engine
1199 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
23 October 2026 (130 days away)
Last recorded mileage
9,976 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 59/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2003 Vauxhall has 27 MOT tests on record with a 78% pass rate and 9,976 miles. While it has passed most tests, the repeated issues with critical safety components warrant a thorough inspection.

The vehicle shows very low annual usage, averaging only 2,673 miles per year, with a significant drop in recent years (e.g., 1,349 miles between Oct 2023 and Oct 2024).

Things to check

  • Recurring suspension advisories (Sep 2018, Sep 2020) escalated to major failures (Sep 2020, Sep 2021).
  • Recurring tyre advisories (Sep 2018, Sep 2019, Sep 2020) indicate a pattern of wear.
  • Very low annual mileage (2,673 mi/yr) suggests limited use or potential odometer fraud.
  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit (Sep 2019) and Nearside Rear Tyre (Sep 2018) were both flagged as worn.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 6 historical failures
  • Valid MOT until October 2026, providing immediate peace of mind.
  • No DANGEROUS defects recorded in the MOT history.
  • Consistent mileage trajectory with no suspicious drops or spikes.

Mileage history

Sep 2006: 9,976 mi PASSSep 2007: 11,910 mi PASSSep 2008: 14,915 mi PASSSep 2009: 17,897 mi PASSSep 2010: 20,686 mi PASSSep 2011: 22,724 mi PASSSep 2012: 26,022 mi FAILSep 2012: 26,022 mi PASSSep 2013: 28,857 mi PASSSep 2014: 31,547 mi PASSApr 2015: 32,924 mi FAILApr 2015: 32,924 mi PASSMar 2016: 36,747 mi FAILMar 2016: 36,747 mi PASSSep 2016: 38,807 mi FAILSep 2016: 38,838 mi PASSSep 2017: 41,980 mi PASSSep 2018: 44,846 mi PASSSep 2019: 47,892 mi PASSSep 2020: 51,289 mi FAILSep 2020: 51,291 mi PASSSep 2021: 53,828 mi FAILOct 2021: 53,831 mi PASSSep 2022: 55,962 mi PASSOct 2023: 58,244 mi PASSOct 2024: 59,593 mi PASSOct 2025: 60,971 mi PASS61k35k10kSep 2006Oct 2025

MOT test history — 21/27 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Sep 2006 PASS 9,976 mi None recorded
Sep 2007 PASS 11,910 mi None recorded
Sep 2008 PASS 14,915 mi None recorded
Sep 2009 PASS 17,897 mi None recorded
Sep 2010 PASS 20,686 mi
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Sep 2011 PASS 22,724 mi
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Sep 2012 FAIL 26,022 mi
FAIL Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Sep 2012 PASS 26,022 mi None recorded
Sep 2013 PASS 28,857 mi
USER ENTERED o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
USER ENTERED n/s/f tyre damaged on outer sidewall
USER ENTERED Nail in nearside rear tyre
Sep 2014 PASS 31,547 mi None recorded
Apr 2015 FAIL 32,924 mi
FAIL Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
FAIL Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAIL Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Apr 2015 PASS 32,924 mi None recorded
Mar 2016 FAIL 36,747 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)
ADVISORY Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front worn low on inner edge
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
ADVISORY Offside Rear tyre has nail in tread
Mar 2016 PASS 36,747 mi
ADVISORY Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front worn low on inner edge
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
ADVISORY Offside Rear tyre has nail in tread
Sep 2016 FAIL 38,807 mi
FAIL Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Sep 2016 PASS 38,838 mi None recorded
Sep 2017 PASS 41,980 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn on the inner edge of tread pattern.
ADVISORY Parking brake efficiency only just met the minimum requirement requires adjustment or repair.
Sep 2018 PASS 44,846 mi
ADVISORY Exhaust system deteriorated and has minor leak.
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Sep 2019 PASS 47,892 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Sep 2020 FAIL 51,289 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
Sep 2020 PASS 51,291 mi None recorded
Sep 2021 FAIL 53,828 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Oct 2021 PASS 53,831 mi None recorded
Sep 2022 PASS 55,962 mi
MINOR Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oct 2023 PASS 58,244 mi
ADVISORY All 4 tyres are over 10 years old
Oct 2024 PASS 59,593 mi None recorded
Oct 2025 PASS 60,971 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))
ADVISORY Rear suspension and axle corroded

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