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EX53 UVW

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

84,350 mi
Last recorded84,350 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2017 84,350 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering column lower u/j loose on steering rack pinion (2.2.A.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Oil leak ()

handbrake efficiency only just met 16%

Pass 9 Mar 2016 76,112 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 71,526 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 69,866 miles

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

front brake discs low

front screen has slight chiped and damage

Fail 19 Dec 2013 69,754 miles

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

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

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)

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

nearside @ offside front anti roll bar outer link rods ball joints dust covers split

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

rear exhaust box corroded @ slight leak

slight crack in w/screen outside of drivers view

Pass 31 Dec 2012 67,058 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 59,809 miles

front exaust box leaking slightly

h/brake effort low 16%

offside rear h/brake cable starting to fray

rear exhaust box leaking slightly

Pass 21 Oct 2010 55,030 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)

Fail 21 Oct 2010 55,030 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 50,740 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2008 46,506 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

rear tyres close to limit @ starting to perish in tread

Pass 1 Oct 2008 46,506 miles

rear tyres close to limit @ starting to perish in tread

Pass 18 Sep 2007 42,321 miles

front brake pads very low

nearside rear tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 18 Sep 2007 42,321 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 19 Sep 2006 37,294 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 37,294 miles

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

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 UVW is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UVW, 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 UVW registered?

EX53 UVW is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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