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EY03 YEV

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

160,798 mi
Last recorded160,798 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY03 YEV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 160,798 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 152,789 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 143,930 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Oct 2015
Pass 23 Oct 2014 126,768 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 116,252 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 112,190 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 112,150 miles

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 102,329 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2012 102,326 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 93,888 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 81,724 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 70,980 miles

offside rear tyre has cut in inner sidewall

Pass 5 Mar 2008 58,965 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 48,599 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 36,423 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 YEV is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 YEV, 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 YEV registered?

EY03 YEV is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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