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EU52 UDG

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

106,219 mi
Last recorded106,219 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU52 UDG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 106,219 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

parking brake has only just met the requirement of 16%

Fail 5 Jun 2018 106,219 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

parking brake has only just met the requirement of 16%

Fail 4 Jun 2018 106,117 miles

Emissions not tested no engine oil (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

engine oil below min

Pass 9 Jun 2017 97,460 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2017 97,420 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 871,036 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 84,815 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2015 84,806 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 80,429 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2014 80,423 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Steering rack excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 70,148 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 70,128 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 63,872 miles

clutch pedal anti slip advised

o/s/r tyre on 3mm

Fail 10 Feb 2012 63,808 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

clutch pedal anti slip advised

o/s/r tyre on 3mm

Pass 11 Feb 2011 59,154 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front antiroll bar drop lin ks advised

engine oil leak advised

o/s/r tyre on 3mm

slight movement from n/s steering rack tie rod advised

Pass 10 Feb 2010 53,711 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

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

both front anti-roll bar link boots split

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 6 Feb 2009 48,584 miles

oil leak from engine sump area

slight leak of gases from center exhaust box advised.

Pass 11 Feb 2008 41,024 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 41,024 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 33,069 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 33,069 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 27,931 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 27,406 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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EU52 UDG is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 EU52 UDG, 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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EU52 UDG is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 12 January 2003.

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