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EY53 VLO

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,342 mi
Last recorded123,342 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY53 VLO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 123,342 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2026 123,342 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 119,816 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 119,806 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear stop light illuminates with side light

Pass 12 Jan 2024 114,865 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Outer/ inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2023 109,342 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 102,009 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has slight uneven wear on inner shoulder

Offside Front bottom of headlamp has slight movement, still secure at time of test

Offside Rear Handbrake reading low

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

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both sides (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 97,181 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both sides (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 92,775 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 88,197 miles

Rear exhaust box just adequately secure.

Pass 6 Feb 2018 83,726 miles

1 of rear exhaust mounting brackets broken off, still secure at time of test

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim slightly faint

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened both sides (3.5.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 79,260 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Feb 2017 79,226 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Feb 2016 76,321 miles

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

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)

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

oil leak

Fail 9 Feb 2015 73,285 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 73,285 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 69,579 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)

Oil leak

offside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 31 Jan 2013 66,684 miles

Nearside front inner driveshaft gaitor split

Offside front tyre outer sidewall slightly perished

Pass 2 Feb 2012 64,420 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 61,936 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 59,603 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 50,299 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 43,142 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 31,878 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 31,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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EY53 VLO is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EY53 VLO, 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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EY53 VLO is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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