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EY53 VMG

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,099 mi
Last recorded117,099 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 117,099 miles

nearside and offside front wheel arch trims missing

Fail 20 Dec 2017 117,098 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

nearside and offside front wheel arch trims missing

Pass 16 Dec 2016 106,676 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 97,588 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 88,576 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 81,862 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 74,561 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 74,561 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower 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 Lower 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 66,897 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 62,596 miles

o/s wing mirror loose.

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/f anti roll bar link dust covers split.

slight movement in n/s/f headlamp.

Fail 18 Oct 2010 62,596 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s/f anti roll bar link dust covers split.

o/s wing mirror loose.

slight movement in n/s/f headlamp.

Fail 15 Oct 2009 54,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 54,529 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 46,628 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 36,406 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 36,406 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 29,172 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

damage nearside sill

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

wipers poor

Pass 30 Oct 2006 29,172 miles

damage nearside sill

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

wipers poor

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 VMG is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VMG, 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 VMG is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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