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EX53 MVL

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,533 mi
Last recorded38,533 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 MVL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2016 38,533 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 36,752 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 35,692 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 35,692 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)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 33,613 miles

Both front tyres deteriorated

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Jul 2014 33,609 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Both front tyres deteriorated

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jul 2013 30,490 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 27,963 miles

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 22 Jul 2011 26,260 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 23,980 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 23,974 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 20,808 miles

Nearside 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 23 Jul 2008 18,345 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 14,840 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 13,397 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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EX53 MVL is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MVL, 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 MVL registered?

EX53 MVL is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 7 November 2003.

Is EX53 MVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX53 MVL shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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