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ET52 CPN

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

54,062 mi
Last recorded54,062 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET52 CPN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 54,062 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bushers (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system deteriorated (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front headlamp damage on housing

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

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

Fail 1 May 2016 53,969 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bushers (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system deteriorated (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front headlamp damage on housing

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2015 48,479 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 48,479 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 40,876 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 37,889 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2013 37,884 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 31,065 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 May 2011 28,974 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 28,183 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

nearside front outer c.v boot weeping grease

Pass 27 May 2010 28,183 miles

nearside front outer c.v boot weeping grease

Pass 29 May 2009 26,252 miles

nearside front outer c.v boot clip weeping grease

offside front tyre sidewall damage

Pass 29 May 2008 25,845 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 24,888 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 24,888 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 23,441 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 21,533 miles

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

nail in tyre

slight damage on o.s.f side wall of tyre

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 CPN is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CPN, 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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ET52 CPN is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 22 February 2003.

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