2003 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · DN52 CSU
2003 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 13 Feb 2003. Recorded mileage 94,479 miles. MOT valid until 10 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,479 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DN52 CSU Key Findings
- 35 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/02/2026
- 94,479 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 13 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DN52 CSU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
35 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Corsa (DN52 CSU) between November 2005 and February 2026.
The record contains 22 passes and 13 failures.
The most recent test on 03 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 13 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Steering (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
DN52 CSU Mileage History
- 21/11/200516,784 mi
- 25/11/200516,836 mi+52 mi
- 06/03/200617,725 mi+889 mi
- 06/03/200723,748 mi+6,023 mi
- 09/03/200723,766 mi+18 mi
- 06/02/200827,894 mi+4,128 mi
- 30/01/200933,176 mi+5,282 mi
- 30/01/200933,176 mi
- 02/02/201038,564 mi+5,388 mi
- 26/01/201143,905 mi+5,341 mi
- 26/01/201143,905 mi
- 06/02/201247,026 mi+3,121 mi
- 08/02/201247,028 mi+2 mi
- 25/01/201351,489 mi+4,461 mi
- 15/01/201455,853 mi+4,364 mi
- 11/02/201559,437 mi+3,584 mi
- 11/02/201559,437 mi
- 03/02/201662,553 mi+3,116 mi
- 30/01/201765,829 mi+3,276 mi
- 30/01/201765,835 mi+6 mi
- 29/01/201868,931 mi+3,096 mi
- 29/01/201868,937 mi+6 mi
- 31/01/201973,480 mi+4,543 mi
- 31/01/202076,669 mi+3,189 mi
- 31/01/202076,675 mi+6 mi
- 27/01/202179,333 mi+2,658 mi
- 27/01/202282,288 mi+2,955 mi
- 27/01/202282,288 mi
- 26/01/202384,897 mi+2,609 mi
- 08/02/202488,203 mi+3,306 mi
- 08/02/202488,213 mi+10 mi
- 04/02/202591,695 mi+3,482 mi
- 04/02/202591,705 mi+10 mi
- 03/02/202694,477 mi+2,772 mi
- 03/02/202694,479 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 3,846 miles per year across 35 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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