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A19 ESO

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

28,017 mi
Last recorded28,017 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 ESO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 28,017 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 23,311 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 18,427 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 18,427 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185 55 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2023 13,532 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 11,616 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 11,572 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 11,543 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 11,518 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 11,518 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 11,434 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 11,345 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner.... (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 11,150 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 10,881 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 10,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 10,723 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 10,432 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 10,151 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 9,508 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 9,067 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 8,611 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 7,983 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 7,204 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsa?

Based on 26,893,546 MOT tests across 2,075,660 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
5,229
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
2,075,660
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 835,831
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 597,639
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 535,815
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 493,740
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 422,813
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A19 ESO is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 58,963 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Corsa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 835,831 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A19 ESO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Corsa typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 23 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A19 ESO registered?

A19 ESO is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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