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AO53 YWH

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,105 mi
Last recorded25,105 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 YWH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 25,105 miles

Age related surface rust / corrosion shocks / coils / subframe / rear axle

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall Damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 22,872 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear corrosion on rear axle

both front shocks corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2024 22,870 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear corrosion on rear axle

both front shocks corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2023 22,571 miles

Front both outer c.v. boot misting

Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2022 22,142 miles

Age related surface rust / corrosion underside front & rear

Pass 24 Nov 2021 21,734 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 21,481 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 21,357 miles

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

Front slight steering knock

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe and union corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 21,109 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 21,107 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 20,785 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear tyres cracked

Pass 29 Nov 2016 20,520 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

various suspension and steering components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 23 Nov 2015 20,297 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 19,692 miles

rear tyres starting to crack

Fail 11 Nov 2014 19,692 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 8 Nov 2013 19,044 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 18,559 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 17,871 miles

Front tyres low inner edges

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 16,032 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 16,032 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 15,163 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 13,865 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 10,815 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 6,618 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 6,617 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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 YWH is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YWH, 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 YWH is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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