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AO53 EBM

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,932 mi
Last recorded70,932 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 EBM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 70,932 miles

kerb damage to n/s/f/ tyre

temporary fuel cap fitted but still seals

Fail 5 Jul 2017 70,932 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

temporary fuel cap fitted but still seals

Pass 18 Jul 2016 67,388 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 61,898 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

headlamp cover discoloured just made beam pattern

Fail 15 Sep 2015 61,897 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

difficult to select first gear

headlamp cover discoloured just made beam pattern

Pass 23 Sep 2014 53,624 miles

N/S frount tyre has a cut but not showing cords

O/S front tyre has damage to both side walls

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 49,884 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 49,884 miles

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

osr tyre flat reinflated no nails found in tyre

Pass 25 Sep 2012 45,670 miles

n/s and o/s/f flexi brake hose furrels coroded

o/s/f tyre wearing low

centre exhaust box leaking gases

Fail 24 Sep 2012 45,670 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

n/s and o/s/f flexi brake hose furrels coroded

o/s/f tyre wearing low

o/s/r brake slight binding

centre exhaust box leaking gases

Pass 26 Sep 2011 39,556 miles

n/s and o/s/f brake hose furrules corroded.

Fail 26 Sep 2011 39,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s and o/s/f brake hose furrules corroded.

Pass 24 Sep 2010 34,729 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 34,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 28,473 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 28,473 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 24,723 miles

both rear tyres radial crackes

rear no plate starting to delaminate

Pass 24 Sep 2007 22,056 miles

front brakes slightly unbalanced

n/side front tyre wall damaged

Pass 29 Sep 2006 18,959 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 18,959 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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 EBM is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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