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ET52 CPE

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

117,417 mi
Last recorded117,417 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET52 CPE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2018 117,417 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracks in tread

Pass 4 Feb 2017 104,920 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 104,920 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 95,498 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 82,517 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 76,084 miles

front exhaust pipe {flexi} showing signs of wear.

Fail 10 Jan 2014 76,084 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front exhaust pipe {flexi} showing signs of wear.

Pass 25 Jan 2013 67,837 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 60,930 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 53,862 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Jan 2011 53,862 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 46,703 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 39,844 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 33,549 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 26,354 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 17,652 miles

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

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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ET52 CPE is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ET52 CPE, 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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What year was ET52 CPE registered?

ET52 CPE is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 3 February 2003.

Is ET52 CPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET52 CPE shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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