2003 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Diesel · DU53 NMY
2003 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, diesel). First registered 31 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 75,608 miles. MOT valid until 05 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,608 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DU53 NMY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/01/2026
- 75,608 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DU53 NMY 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 (DU53 NMY) between October 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
DU53 NMY Mileage History
- 27/10/202268,579 mi
- 01/11/202369,593 mi+1,014 mi
- 11/11/202369,596 mi+3 mi
- 04/01/202574,481 mi+4,885 mi
- 06/01/202675,608 mi+1,127 mi
Average of roughly 2,200 miles per year across 5 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: Good
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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