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EY03 YXH

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

84,736 mi
Last recorded84,736 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY03 YXH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 84,736 miles

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine very noisey

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 81,356 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened parking brake (3.5.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front brake discs corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2015 81,356 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened parking brake (3.5.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front brake discs corroded

exhaust front flexible mesh deteriorated

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Mar 2013 79,782 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust front flexible mesh deteriorated

Fail 19 Mar 2013 79,782 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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 Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust front flexible mesh deteriorated

nearside rear tyre has a nail in outer sidewall

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 5 Mar 2012 78,458 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

near side front tyre is starting to crack on inside wall

Fail 28 Feb 2012 78,458 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

near side front tyre is starting to crack on inside wall

Pass 3 Sep 2010 74,266 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre has side wall damage but no cords showing

Pass 17 Aug 2009 67,191 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 67,191 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 59,621 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 59,621 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 50,074 miles

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

advise osr tyre cracking on outer edge.

Pass 1 Mar 2006 46,433 miles

Rear 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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EY03 YXH is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 EY03 YXH, 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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EY03 YXH is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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