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EX53 PGE

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

94,215 mi
Last recorded94,215 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 PGE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2016 94,215 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 94,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 91,855 miles

Front number plate cracked can be read

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 91,855 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Front number plate cracked can be read

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 89,011 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 86,189 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 86,189 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2012 84,183 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Aug 2012 84,183 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 77,840 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 68,366 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 68,336 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 57,126 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2009 57,126 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 49,876 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 49,876 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 42,781 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2007 42,743 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

full brake inspection advised

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 PGE is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 EX53 PGE, 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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EX53 PGE is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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