2003 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · WU53 YVE
2003 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 22 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 84,881 miles. MOT expired on 01 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,881 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WU53 YVE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/05/2024
- 84,881 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WU53 YVE 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 (WU53 YVE) between May 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
WU53 YVE Mileage History
- 04/05/202276,636 mi
- 11/05/202381,278 mi+4,642 mi
- 02/06/202381,373 mi+95 mi
- 29/05/202484,864 mi+3,491 mi
- 31/05/202484,881 mi+17 mi
Average of roughly 3,975 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: Below Average
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- Electric power steering column failureSerious
Column-mounted EPS units can lose assistance intermittently or permanently, leaving the steering suddenly heavy and the warning light on.
- Easytronic clutch actuator and gearbox faultsSerious
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