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EX53 WBT

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

90,409 mi
Last recorded90,409 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 WBT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 90,409 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 88,200 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rodend (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2015 84,832 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 81,407 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 79,075 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 76,432 miles

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

rear silencer corroded noted.

Fail 3 Jan 2012 76,432 miles

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

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

rear silencer corroded noted.

Pass 18 Jan 2011 74,553 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 64,151 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 64,054 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 51,139 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both sides rear outer tyre walls cracked

cut in n/s/f tyre outer wall

Fail 6 Jan 2009 51,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both sides rear outer tyre walls cracked

cut in n/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 14 Dec 2007 33,981 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 33,977 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 18,335 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 WBT is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WBT, 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 WBT is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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