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EX53 LBE

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

118,118 mi
Last recorded118,118 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 LBE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 118,118 miles

Front advise heavy oil leak

Front advise pads low

Nearside Rear advise crack on out wall of tyre

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 109,206 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 101,428 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 95,534 miles

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

offside rear tyre perished

oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2015 90,336 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 85,039 miles

o /side mirror cracked

Pass 22 Aug 2013 76,958 miles

crack in windscreen outside swept area

Fail 20 Aug 2013

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

crack in windscreen outside swept area

Pass 3 Sep 2012 68,696 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 68,653 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 59,865 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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 brake discs corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2010 50,383 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 50,383 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 41,940 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 41,940 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 41,645 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 35,807 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 32,673 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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EX53 LBE is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EX53 LBE, 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 EX53 LBE registered?

EX53 LBE is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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