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EX53 SNF

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

92,935 mi
Last recorded92,935 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 SNF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2018 92,935 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 89,988 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

both rear tyres are perished

Fail 17 Oct 2017 89,988 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

both rear tyres are perished

Pass 14 Oct 2016 87,427 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

rear tyres out of shape

Fail 14 Oct 2016 87,427 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

rear tyres out of shape

Pass 6 May 2015 85,153 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 81,100 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/r tyre has uneven inner edge wear

Fail 29 Apr 2014 81,099 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/r tyre has uneven inner edge wear

Pass 9 Apr 2013 73,747 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 73,715 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

clutch rubber missing

Pass 27 Jan 2012 67,473 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 67,473 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 60,601 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 60,601 miles

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/f outer c.v gaitor weeping from securing clip

Pass 25 Feb 2010 52,707 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 52,707 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 43,862 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 43,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 34,737 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 34,737 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

passengers mirror glass

Pass 5 Sep 2006 20,904 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 SNF is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SNF, 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 SNF registered?

EX53 SNF is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 10 September 2003.

Is EX53 SNF safe to buy?

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