2003 Vauxhall Corsa 1.7L Diesel · BL52 HCD
2003 Vauxhall Corsa (1.7L, diesel). First registered 03 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 78,579 miles. MOT expired on 01 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,579 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BL52 HCD Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/07/2023
- 78,579 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BL52 HCD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Corsa (BL52 HCD) between June 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 July 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
BL52 HCD Mileage History
- 18/06/202275,230 mi
- 30/06/202378,577 mi+3,347 mi
- 03/07/202378,579 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 3,216 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Corsa C
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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