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AO53 EEB

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

71,319 mi
Last recorded71,319 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 71,319 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 71,275 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 May 2016 65,134 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 65,134 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 63,467 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Jun 2015 63,467 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 May 2014 57,419 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 57,419 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 56,129 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 54,491 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 54,490 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 52,587 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

nearside front inner c.v boot split

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 17 May 2010 50,878 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 50,878 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 49,058 miles

centre exhaust box has very slight blow

n/s/f inner cv boot split

Pass 14 May 2008 47,177 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 21 May 2007 45,080 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 45,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2006 36,832 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 EEB is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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