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DY53 UMA

2003 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Red Registered in Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine973cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£20–£30

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2003 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 973cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 114,251 miles on the clock, averaging 8,976 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for DY53 UMA

MOT Status
Due date passed
114,251
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
61%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 7 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
8,976

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading114,251 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year8,976
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for DY53 UMA 25k47k70k92k114k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage114,251 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,250 miles
Since last MOT+6,501 miles
PASS
Mileage107,749 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,749 miles
Since last MOT+8,443 miles
PASS
Mileage99,306 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,304 miles
Since last MOT+6,618 miles
PASS
Mileage92,686 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,686 miles
Since last MOT+7,353 miles
PASS
Mileage85,333 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,331 miles
Since last MOT+7,475 miles
PASS
Mileage77,856 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,856 miles
Since last MOT+5,876 miles
PASS
Mileage71,980 miles
Since last MOT+12,776 miles
PASS
Mileage59,204 miles
Since last MOT+12,182 miles
PASS
Mileage47,022 miles
Since last MOT+217 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,805 miles
Since last MOT+12,826 miles
PASS
Mileage33,979 miles
Since last MOT+8,986 miles
PASS
Mileage24,993 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Vauxhall Corsa

These are the most commonly reported problems on Vauxhall Corsa models (2000–2006), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Gear linkage wear (plastic ball joints and cables)

Plastic ball joint in the gear linkage pops out or wears, causing excessive play; cables stretch or fray. · Typical repair: £150-£300 (parts £50-£100, 2-3 hrs labour).

Steering rack failure (manual rack with electric power assistance on later models)

Seals leak, rack bushes wear, or electric motor/torque sensor fails (EPS light on). · Typical repair: £400-£800 (new/refurb rack, 4-6 hrs labour).

Anti-roll bar (sway bar) drop links

Bushings or links seize/wear, especially fronts. · Typical repair: £80-£150 per side (parts £20-£40, 1 hr labour).

Footwell water leaks (door membrane seals and bulkhead drains)

Door membrane tears, windscreen/base seals fail, blocking drains. · Typical repair: £100-£250 (seal replacement, drain clear).

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 UMA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeDY — Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About DY53 UMA

What car is DY53 UMA?

DY53 UMA is a red Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Shrewsbury in 2003.

What is the mileage of DY53 UMA?

The last recorded mileage for DY53 UMA was 114,251 miles, recorded on 18 Oct 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DY53 UMA passed its MOT?

DY53 UMA has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 18 Oct 2016.

Is DY53 UMA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DY53 UMA is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is DY53 UMA?

DY53 UMA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.