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EY03 YAK

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

79,472 mi
Last recorded79,472 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY03 YAK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 79,472 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 75,511 miles

Front slight movement in top strut mounts

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 72,487 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Fail 20 May 2019 72,487 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure 2x rubbers missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Pass 15 May 2018 66,591 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 66,591 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment has excessive lateral movement (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 May 2017 61,376 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 61,375 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 May 2016 55,934 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 55,616 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 55,616 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

O/S/R tyre cracked and perished (185/55/15)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 53,105 miles

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

damp around brake servo

Pass 21 Mar 2013 50,857 miles

rear exhaust box corroded and started to leak gasses

Fail 21 Mar 2013 50,857 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre slight damage to outter side wall

rear exhaust box corroded and started to leak gasses

Pass 4 Apr 2012 47,759 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

movement in n/s/f suspension mount

slight movement in front suspension links

Fail 4 Apr 2012 47,759 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

movement in n/s/f suspension mount

n/s/r tyre 3mm tread depth

slight movement in front suspension links

Pass 8 Apr 2011 43,720 miles

n/s/f link movement

n/s/r tyre wall worn

o/s/f tyre wall damaged and inner edge worn

wipers smear

Pass 19 Mar 2010 40,711 miles

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

front brake discs worn + judder

knocking from steering

o/s/f tyre tread low on inside

Pass 27 Mar 2009 37,469 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 34,424 miles

knocking from steering, no freeplay. front pads and discs slightly worn.

Pass 13 Apr 2007 30,385 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 27,284 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 26,496 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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EY03 YAK is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 EY03 YAK, 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 EY03 YAK registered?

EY03 YAK is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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