2003 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Diesel · DV53 ARO
2003 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 114,041 miles. MOT expired on 09 Jul 2017.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Jul 2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (28 Apr 2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,041 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DV53 ARO Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/07/2016
- 114,041 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DV53 ARO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Corsa (DV53 ARO) between October 2006 and July 2016.
The record contains 12 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 05 July 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Suspension (16 issues), Steering (9 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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: “Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)”; “Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”.
DV53 ARO Mileage History
- 27/10/200625,647 mi
- 05/12/200735,040 mi+9,393 mi
- 06/11/200842,708 mi+7,668 mi
- 14/11/200842,169 mi-539 mi
- 23/02/200942,890 mi+721 mi
- 24/02/200942,890 mi
- 02/02/201052,341 mi+9,451 mi
- 02/02/201052,341 mi
- 16/02/201161,759 mi+9,418 mi
- 16/02/201161,759 mi
- 25/01/201271,671 mi+9,912 mi
- 25/01/201271,671 mi
- 27/02/201381,453 mi+9,782 mi
- 27/02/201381,453 mi
- 10/07/201385,226 mi+3,773 mi
- 12/06/201493,323 mi+8,097 mi
- 17/06/201493,325 mi+2 mi
- 24/06/2015105,322 mi+11,997 mi
- 25/06/2015105,325 mi+3 mi
- 04/07/2016114,039 mi+8,714 mi
- 05/07/2016114,041 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 9,122 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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