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AO53 ECZ

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,230 mi
Last recorded106,230 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2022 106,230 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 103,318 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Jun 2019 97,140 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 29 Jun 2019 97,140 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Jun 2018 92,291 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 90,546 miles

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

knocking from steering column

Fail 28 Jun 2017 90,546 miles

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

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

knocking from steering column

Pass 5 Sep 2015 86,902 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 81,990 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 75,108 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 75,105 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 70,842 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 64,978 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 59,197 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 52,978 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 52,978 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2008 43,645 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 2 Sep 2008 43,645 miles

front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 6 Sep 2007 33,178 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Sep 2006 22,637 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 ECZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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