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EU52 UDZ

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

93,261 mi
Last recorded93,261 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 93,261 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 85,450 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 85,446 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2015 85,438 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 80,882 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

near side front tyre has a cut on outer wall of tyre which needs to be changed in near futre

Pass 26 Feb 2013 114,847 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 66,462 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2012 66,462 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 61,210 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 61,210 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 57,138 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 50,824 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 May 2007 40,853 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 30,008 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 30,008 miles

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

corrosion to both front brake discs pos. due to vehicle "standing"

Pass 19 Dec 2005 29,091 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 UDZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EU52 UDZ, 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 UDZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 5 January 2003.

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