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MT52 DKO

2003 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1199cc

Red Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1199cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1199cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 95,357 miles on the clock, averaging 5,560 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for MT52 DKO

MOT Status
Due date passed
95,357
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
5,560

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading95,357 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,017
Average per year5,560
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MT52 DKO 28k45k62k78k95k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage95,357 miles
Since last MOT+6,017 miles
PASS
Mileage89,340 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,340 miles
Since last MOT+5,037 miles
PASS
Mileage84,303 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,303 miles
Since last MOT+6,359 miles
PASS
Mileage77,944 miles
Since last MOT+6,465 miles
PASS
Mileage71,479 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,479 miles
Since last MOT+6,525 miles
PASS
Mileage64,954 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,952 miles
Since last MOT+8,549 miles
PASS
Mileage56,403 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,403 miles
Since last MOT+1,468 miles
PASS
Mileage54,935 miles
Since last MOT+3,317 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,618 miles
Since last MOT+4,193 miles
PASS
Mileage47,425 miles
Since last MOT+5,722 miles
PASS
Mileage41,703 miles
Since last MOT+6,608 miles
PASS
Mileage35,095 miles
Since last MOT+7,230 miles
PASS
Mileage27,865 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

RegistrationMT52 DKO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1199cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeMT — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About MT52 DKO

What car is MT52 DKO?

MT52 DKO is an red Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1199cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of MT52 DKO?

The last recorded mileage for MT52 DKO was 95,357 miles, recorded on 23 Feb 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MT52 DKO passed its MOT?

MT52 DKO has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 23 Feb 2018.

Is MT52 DKO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MT52 DKO 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 MT52 DKO?

MT52 DKO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.