2003 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · YC53 DKX
2003 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 113,145 miles. MOT expired on 24 Mar 2018. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Mar 2018
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,145 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YC53 DKX Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 23/08/2018
- 113,145 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YC53 DKX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Corsa (YC53 DKX) between October 2006 and August 2018.
The record contains 10 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 23 August 2018 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Steering (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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: “Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
YC53 DKX Mileage History
- 04/10/200633,134 mi
- 26/09/200739,991 mi+6,857 mi
- 26/09/200739,991 mi
- 29/09/200846,586 mi+6,595 mi
- 05/10/200955,470 mi+8,884 mi
- 07/10/200955,470 mi
- 03/02/201165,570 mi+10,100 mi
- 19/03/201275,238 mi+9,668 mi
- 22/03/201275,238 mi
- 22/03/201383,969 mi+8,731 mi
- 27/02/201493,192 mi+9,223 mi
- 10/03/201493,197 mi+5 mi
- 13/03/2015102,771 mi+9,574 mi
- 14/03/2015102,771 mi
- 25/03/2017106,092 mi+3,321 mi
- 23/08/2018113,145 mi+7,053 mi
Average of roughly 6,732 miles per year across 16 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
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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