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ET03 VKB

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

76,296 mi
Last recorded76,296 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 VKB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 76,296 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 72,710 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2023 72,710 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 69,930 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 65,714 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 63,797 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 63,797 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 59,944 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 54,121 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/f tyre inner and outer edges worn

Fail 7 Feb 2018 54,121 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/f tyre inner and outer edges worn

Pass 4 Feb 2017 48,302 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 4 Feb 2017 48,302 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 44,412 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 44,412 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 43,006 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

rear box deteriorating

Fail 19 Jan 2015 43,004 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

rear box deteriorating

Pass 17 Jan 2014 38,838 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

brake pipes corroding

rear box deteriorating

wipers worn/split ends

Fail 16 Jan 2014 38,838 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

brake pipes corroding

rear box deteriorating

wipers worn/split ends

Pass 22 Jan 2013 36,544 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 36,544 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

n/s/r tyre deep cuts on sidewalls/perishing and going out of shape

o/s/r tyre perishing sidewalls

Pass 18 Jan 2012 33,540 miles

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

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

o/s front anti rollbar link gaiter split

spare wheel air low

Fail 17 Jan 2012 33,539 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

o/s front anti rollbar link gaiter split

spare wheel air low

Pass 21 Jan 2011 29,484 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 Jan 2010 21,874 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 21,874 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 17,593 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 14,407 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 14,407 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 11,990 miles

Windscreen has crack along blackened area of lower edge

Pass 7 Mar 2006 10,528 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 VKB is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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

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