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EY53 VLT

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

102,102 mi
Last recorded102,102 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY53 VLT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2016 102,102 miles

ADVANCED CORROSION FRONT BRAKE DISCS

ADVANCED WEAR NEARSIDE TRACK ROD END

ADVANCED WEAR OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE

REAR EXHAUST MOUNT CORRODED

SLIGHT BINDING OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE

Fail 15 Jan 2016 102,102 miles

ADVANCED CORROSION FRONT BRAKE DISCS

ADVANCED WEAR NEARSIDE TRACK ROD END

ADVANCED WEAR OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

REAR EXHAUST MOUNT CORRODED

SLIGHT BINDING OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE

Pass 19 Jun 2014 101,811 miles

both front tyres very low on tread

both rear tyres low on tread

freeplay in steering rack

front brake discs very rusty and worn badly

Fail 19 Jun 2014 101,811 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front tyres very low on tread

both rear tyres low on tread

freeplay in steering rack

front brake discs very rusty and worn badly

Pass 25 Jan 2013 92,644 miles

both rear tyres low on tread

exhaust in very poor condition

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 15 Jan 2013 92,637 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres low on tread

exhaust in very poor condition

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 9 Jan 2012 82,938 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres 'stepping' on inner edges

exhaust corroding

n/s inner driveshaft gaitor weakening

Fail 9 Jan 2012 82,938 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres 'stepping' on inner edges

exhaust corroding

Pass 22 Nov 2010 75,650 miles

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

Nearside inner cv gaitor split

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

Fail 19 Nov 2010 75,649 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside inner cv gaitor split

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 66,138 miles

Nearside Front brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2008 52,703 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 40,503 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 39,803 miles

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

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

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 VLT is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Black 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 EY53 VLT, 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 VLT is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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