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AO53 EBF

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

106,757 mi
Last recorded106,757 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 106,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 106,757 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 102,584 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 102,584 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2017 91,358 miles

rear exhaust corroded and blowing slightly

Fail 6 Apr 2017 91,278 miles

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

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

rear exhaust corroded and blowing slightly

Pass 12 Apr 2016 83,579 miles

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

n/s/r tyre slightly perrished

Fail 5 Apr 2016 83,529 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light (5.4.2)

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

n/s/r tyre slightly perrished

Pass 11 Feb 2015 70,073 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 70,073 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

check steering and suspension when done

Pass 18 Nov 2013 65,969 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 27 Nov 2012 63,292 miles

185/55/15

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

sill covers

Pass 27 Nov 2012 63,292 miles

185/55/15

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

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

sill covers

Pass 24 Nov 2011 60,363 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 57,277 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 57,277 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 52,711 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 52,710 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 45,266 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 34,099 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s/f inner cv boot split

Fail 4 Dec 2007 34,099 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s/f inner cv boot split

Pass 3 Oct 2006 20,319 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 20,319 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

inner cv boot leaking grease

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 EBF is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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