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AO53 EAF

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

100,350 mi
Last recorded100,350 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 EAF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 100,350 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2018 100,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip beam. (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 94,681 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 94,644 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 90,241 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 Sep 2016 90,219 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Sep 2015 80,173 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Aug 2015 80,173 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low unable to adjust (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 75,046 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 69,866 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges ok for test

Fail 9 Sep 2013 69,866 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres wearing on edges ok for test

Pass 18 Sep 2012 65,301 miles

front pipe flexi joint breaking up keep checks.

n/s mirror req new glass.

Fail 18 Sep 2012 65,301 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front pipe flexi joint breaking up keep checks.

n/s mirror req new glass.

Pass 8 Sep 2011 60,070 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nsf inner drive shaft gaiter split

slight play nsf steering arm

Pass 7 Sep 2010 54,061 miles

BOTH REAR SHOCKS RUSTY CONDITIONS..

FRONT PIPE FLEXI HOSE BREAKING UP ON EXHAUST...NOT BLOWING,,NOR INSECURE,,,.ADVISE KEEP CHECKING SYSTEM..

GREASE OVER O/S OUTER CV BOOT AND JUBILEE CLIP,,ADVISE STEAM CLEAN..

N/S INNER CV BOOT SPLIT,,LOST GREASE,,,ADVISE RENEW BOOT..

NOISE ON FAN BELT AREA,,POSSIBLE WATER PUMP WHINE,,,SLIGHT...

VERY SLIGHT PLAY N/S RACK AREA..

Pass 15 Sep 2009 48,512 miles

BOTH REAR HANDBRAKE CABLES DRY AND WORN,,AND STARTING TO FRAY,,,,,N/S/R,,O/S/R....

GREASE OVER CV BOOT AND OUTER JUBILEE CLIP O/S/F ADVISE STEAM CLEAN OFF GREASE.....

LIPPED AND WORN VENTED FRONT OUTER DISCS,,,,..

O/S/F TYRE VERY INNER EDGES BALD,,,REST OF TYRE 3MM....

SERVICE INSPECTION LIGHT ON CAR..

Pass 8 Sep 2008 41,956 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 33,418 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 22,908 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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AO53 EAF is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AO53 EAF, 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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AO53 EAF is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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