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EJ52 SBY

2003 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette

Black Petrol 5665cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

31,431 mi
Last recorded31,431 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette47,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 SBY
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelCorvette
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,665cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 31,431 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 30,103 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 46,028 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 45,994 miles

Emissions not tested EXCESSIVE FUMES ALL READINGS VERY HIGH (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges WIRE TO WHEEL (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges WIRE TO WHEEL (4.11 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 28,431 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 28,063 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 27,542 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 44,301 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 26,587 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 25,805 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 25,647 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 23,830 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 23,810 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 19,457 miles

front and rear discs

handbrake travel

Pass 6 Feb 2008 14,077 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 10,041 miles

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Gmc Corvette?

Based on 19,643 MOT tests across 2,047 vehicles.

84.5%
Pass Rate
592
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
2,047
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 495
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 328
parking brake recording little or no effort 300
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 201
Direction indicator incorrect colour 179
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EJ52 SBY is a 2003 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette in Black with a 5,665cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2003 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 47,132 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 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 495 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EJ52 SBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Gmc Corvette typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 23 years old, this Chevrolet Gmc Corvette is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was EJ52 SBY registered?

EJ52 SBY is a 2003 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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