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EY53 VMK

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

116,819 mi
Last recorded116,819 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY53 VMK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 116,819 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear shock casing corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock casing corroded

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

Fail 17 Sep 2020 116,819 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear shock casing corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock casing corroded

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 103,816 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 5 Sep 2019 103,816 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 87,473 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Aug 2018 87,229 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 77,308 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s/r tyre showing signs of age

Fail 16 Aug 2017 77,308 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

no oil on dipstick (topped up to carry out MOT)

o/s/r tyre showing signs of age

Pass 5 Sep 2016 68,325 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering (co-axial) (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 68,294 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play steering (co-axial) (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering (co-axial) (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 66,258 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear wiper rubber missing

Fail 11 Aug 2015 66,216 miles

Nearside Inner 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 Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear wiper rubber missing

Pass 7 Aug 2014 64,543 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

offside front tyre worn bald on inner tread shoulder

Fail 7 Aug 2014 64,543 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

offside front tyre worn bald on inner tread shoulder

Pass 28 Aug 2013 63,024 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Aug 2013 62,973 miles

Nearside 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 Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 61,752 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside front washer jet partially blocked

offside front wiper split slightly

Fail 22 Aug 2012 61,706 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)

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 coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside 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 Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside front washer jet partially blocked

offside front wiper split slightly

Pass 22 Jul 2011 60,414 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 58,544 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 54,636 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 46,932 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 39,138 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 39,134 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 21 Nov 2006 35,281 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 35,281 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

wheel trim missing from nearside front road wheel

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 VMK is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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

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