2003 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · YC53 DGZ
2003 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 06 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 68,840 miles. MOT expired on 05 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,840 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YC53 DGZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2025
- 68,840 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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YC53 DGZ Mileage History
- 25/09/202365,999 mi
- 25/09/202365,999 mi
- 25/09/202467,450 mi+1,451 mi
- 26/09/202568,836 mi+1,386 mi
- 01/10/202568,840 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 1,408 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YC53 DGZ 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 (YC53 DGZ) between September 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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