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ET52 MBO

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,207 mi
Last recorded78,207 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET52 MBO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 78,207 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 73,886 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 68,171 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 May 2018

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Apr 2018

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 60,385 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 54,588 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 48,159 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 42,139 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 38,850 miles

N/S front outer c/v boot inner clip detached.

Staple in o/s front tyre tread.

Fail 5 Dec 2011 36,970 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 30,669 miles

N/S front inner c/v boot clip detached.

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Feb 2011 30,631 miles

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

N/S front inner c/v boot clip detached.

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 26,059 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 26,058 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 25,049 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 25,049 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 23,480 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2007 21,332 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 21,332 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 18,789 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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ET52 MBO is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MBO, 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 MBO registered?

ET52 MBO is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 11 February 2003.

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