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AO53 ECE

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

129,068 mi
Last recorded129,068 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2016 129,068 miles

Front springs moderately corroded

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside rear tyre moderately worn

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

Offside inner steering rack arm joint has moderate wear/play - advise replacement

Fail 3 Mar 2016 128,727 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Center to rear joint (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported Center to rear joint loose (7.1.1)

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)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating Dim (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Front springs moderately corroded

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside rear tyre moderately worn

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

Offside inner steering rack arm joint has moderate wear/play - advise replacement

Pass 6 Mar 2015 115,541 miles

Slight movement in nearside front top suspension mount

Wiper blades starting to split

Pass 13 Feb 2014 108,779 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both outer sills covered

Fail 6 Feb 2014 108,469 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 Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

both front tyres worn on edges

both outer sills and under wheel arches covered

nearside front wing damage

Pass 27 Feb 2013 101,714 miles

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

both outer sills & under wheel arches covered

Fail 21 Feb 2013 101,603 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)

Nearside 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 suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

both outer sills & under wheel arches covered

Pass 16 Feb 2012 92,285 miles

rear offside bumper damage

Fail 13 Feb 2012 92,222 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear offside bumper damage

Pass 13 Feb 2011 83,423 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 67,320 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 51,626 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 34,962 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 34,962 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 25,390 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 25,390 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 25,390 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 25,390 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 ECE is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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