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AO53 EBP

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

94,120 mi
Last recorded94,120 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016 94,120 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 94,116 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 90,713 miles

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)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 84,503 miles

Both front wiper blades split at ends

Nearside front wheel arch trim missing

Nearside inner drive shaft gaiter started to split

Non standard exhaust fitted

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 7 Mar 2014 84,493 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Both front wiper blades split at ends

Nearside front wheel arch trim missing

Nearside inner drive shaft gaiter started to split

Non standard exhaust fitted

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Mar 2013 74,142 miles

Fish removed from mirror to prevent failure under section 8.3 (drivers view)

Nearside front wheel arch trim missing,

None standard exhaust fitted, but not excessively noisey

offside rear light has faded appearence

Fail 5 Mar 2013 74,138 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)

Offside 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)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Fish removed from mirror to prevent failure under section 8.3 (drivers view)

Nearside front wheel arch trim missing,

None standard exhaust fitted, but not excessively noisey

offside rear light has faded appearence

Pass 14 Mar 2012 61,849 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 61,849 miles

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

Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 56,725 miles

Slight distortion on front brake discs. Slight play in both steering rack inner joints. Slight bloe at rear of exhaust centre section (sealed)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 49,181 miles

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

surface cracks inside tread of n/s/r tyre

Fail 15 Mar 2010 49,181 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

surface cracks inside tread of n/s/r tyre

Pass 10 Mar 2009 37,710 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

surface cracks on n/s/r tyre

Fail 10 Mar 2009 37,710 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

surface cracks on n/s/r tyre

Pass 19 Feb 2008 29,354 miles

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

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

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)

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

n/s wiper blade starting to split

Pass 16 Mar 2007 23,766 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 20,445 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 EBP is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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