2003 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · YH53 CUK
2003 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 22 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 86,425 miles. MOT expired on 14 Mar 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Mar 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,425 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YH53 CUK Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 22/02/2024
- 86,425 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YH53 CUK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Corsa (YH53 CUK) between March 2022 and February 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 February 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
YH53 CUK Mileage History
- 14/03/202283,552 mi
- 15/03/202385,120 mi+1,568 mi
- 22/02/202486,425 mi+1,305 mi
Average of roughly 1,478 miles per year across 3 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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