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AO53 EBK

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,275 mi
Last recorded102,275 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 EBK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2013 102,275 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 14 Dec 2013 102,275 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 95,293 miles

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 13 Dec 2012 95,293 miles

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

Nearside Inner 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 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 5 Sep 2011 83,695 miles

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

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

slight play in steering rack ends

Pass 14 Sep 2010 71,164 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 58,786 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 51,116 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 40,026 miles

front brakes are 20% out of balance

slight knock on steering

Pass 11 Sep 2006 28,831 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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 EBK is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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