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ET03 PWZ

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

125,256 mi
Last recorded125,256 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 PWZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2019 125,256 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

floor/sills/body surface corrosion

fuel system/pipe/s corrosion

items removed from drivers view prior to test

oil leak

suspension items surface corrosion

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection off wheel attachment bolts/nuts/tyre valves

Pass 9 Mar 2018 119,864 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 111,755 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 111,755 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 102,911 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 97,641 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

exhaust rear silencer corroding.

Fail 19 Mar 2015 97,641 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

exhaust rear silencer corroding.

Pass 20 Jun 2014 91,001 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 90,997 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)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre,worn to 2.5mm.

Pass 30 May 2013 81,828 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 68,553 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 11 Jun 2012 68,553 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 54,316 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

knock in steering

nearside rear tyre 2mm inner edge

Fail 16 Aug 2010 48,623 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear tyres uneven wear

Pass 16 Aug 2010 48,623 miles

Rear tyres uneven wear

Pass 27 Aug 2009 43,527 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 43,527 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 38,876 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 38,876 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 31,956 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2006 29,498 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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ET03 PWZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 ET03 PWZ, 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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ET03 PWZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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