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AO53 ECA

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

20,158 mi
Last recorded20,158 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2010
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2010 20,158 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 20,158 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 16,535 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2009 16,535 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 14,220 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2007 11,418 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 8,644 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 8,644 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Centre Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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 ECA is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ECA, 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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What year was AO53 ECA registered?

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

Is AO53 ECA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO53 ECA shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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