2003 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · YE53 RCY
2003 Vauxhall Corsa (1.4L, petrol). First registered 23 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 49,168 miles. MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,168 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YE53 RCY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/08/2026
- 49,168 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YE53 RCY 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 (YE53 RCY) between May 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi split (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i)”; “Offside Rear Rear reflector likely to become detached (4.8.1 (b) (ii))”.
YE53 RCY Mileage History
- 30/05/202346,191 mi
- 03/06/202447,762 mi+1,571 mi
- 18/07/202547,963 mi+201 mi
- 27/08/202649,168 mi+1,205 mi
- 27/08/202649,168 mi
Average of roughly 918 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Corsa C
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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