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ET03 UGR

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,701 mi
Last recorded55,701 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 UGR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 55,701 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable is starting to fray (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable is starting to fray (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 55,701 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable is starting to fray (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable is starting to fray (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 54,661 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 53,149 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 51,326 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 49,325 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 49,325 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 19 May 2016 46,887 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 44,274 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 44,274 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)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 41,585 miles

both rear tyres are starting to go out of shape

rear exhaust box is starting to rust

Pass 3 Jun 2013 38,669 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 38,669 miles

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2012 35,213 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 31,507 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 27,728 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 23,933 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 18,695 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 14,516 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 10,676 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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ET03 UGR is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 ET03 UGR, 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 UGR is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 April 2003.

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