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EO53 ZYC

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

106,580 mi
Last recorded106,580 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 ZYC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 106,580 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 96,004 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre on inner shoulder ()

both front tyres worn on edges

exhaust corroding

Pass 10 Aug 2016 81,509 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 81,509 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 76,059 miles

Nearside Inner Cv boot split

Play in both inner rack ends

Pass 20 Sep 2014 68,884 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front spring top rubber slightly misaligned

sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Sep 2014 68,884 miles

Nearside Front Upper 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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front spring top rubber slightly misaligned

sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2013 60,862 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake disc lipped

wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 12 Oct 2013 60,862 miles

front brake disc lipped

wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 23 Jul 2012 52,408 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 50,970 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f anti-roll bar link rod bush gaitor deteriorated

Pass 9 Sep 2010 46,074 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 40,746 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 35,065 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 35,065 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 28,843 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 21,468 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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EO53 ZYC is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EO53 ZYC, 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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EO53 ZYC is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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