2003 Vauxhall Corsa 1.7L Diesel · WR03 KRD
2003 Vauxhall Corsa (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2003. Recorded mileage 106,922 miles. MOT expired on 16 Nov 2015.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Nov 2015
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (09 Nov 2015)
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,922 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WR03 KRD Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/11/2014
- 106,922 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WR03 KRD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Corsa (WR03 KRD) between April 2006 and November 2014.
The record contains 9 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 14 November 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Steering (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”.
WR03 KRD Mileage History
- 25/04/200634,328 mi
- 24/04/200741,133 mi+6,805 mi
- 17/11/200851,029 mi+9,896 mi
- 17/11/200851,030 mi+1 mi
- 06/11/200956,614 mi+5,584 mi
- 06/11/200956,614 mi
- 11/11/201063,651 mi+7,037 mi
- 11/11/201063,651 mi
- 07/11/201170,037 mi+6,386 mi
- 09/11/201170,038 mi+1 mi
- 12/11/201285,024 mi+14,986 mi
- 21/10/201396,741 mi+11,717 mi
- 11/11/2014106,853 mi+10,112 mi
- 14/11/2014106,922 mi+69 mi
Average of roughly 8,484 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Corsa C
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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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