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EX53 PKC

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

130,423 mi
Last recorded130,423 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2021 130,423 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 106,136 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear parking brake cable corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer and pipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

slight play in steering rack

Fail 17 Mar 2020 106,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear parking brake cable corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer and pipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

slight play in steering rack

Pass 18 Mar 2019 82,319 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 15 Mar 2019 82,316 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Feb 2018 68,086 miles

Nearside Rear Slightly noisy on rotation

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner section 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 63,361 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 63,360 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)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 59,722 miles

Both windscreen wipers slightly smeary

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

Offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 17 Mar 2015 57,695 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 57,673 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 54,511 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front discs corroded inner side

Pass 19 Mar 2013 51,707 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 51,707 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2012 51,657 miles

front discs rusty

Pass 25 Aug 2011 51,442 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 49,776 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 49,776 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 46,218 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 42,181 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 38,185 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 33,382 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 PKC is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PKC, 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 PKC is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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