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EY53 VNV

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,035 mi
Last recorded110,035 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY53 VNV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2019 110,035 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL REAR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 110,025 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL REAR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 106,700 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens faded (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear shock absorber casing corroded

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear shock absorber casing corroded

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Fail 26 Oct 2018 106,699 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced no beam image (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens faded (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear shock absorber casing corroded

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear shock absorber casing corroded

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Pass 16 Oct 2017 103,615 miles

HANDBRAKE EFFICIENCY LOW

N/S/F TYRE TREAD DEPTH LOW

N/S/F TYRE TREAD WORN ON INNER EDGE

O/S/F LOWER DROP LINK GAITER SPLIT

SURFACE CORROSION ON BRAKE PIPES

Pass 31 Oct 2016 102,175 miles

CORROSION ON REAR SPRINGS AND REAR BRAKE PIPES

ENGINE OIL LEAK

N/S/F TYRE TREAD WORN ON INNER EDGE

VEHICLE DIRTY UNDERSIDE

Pass 2 Nov 2015 99,648 miles

engine covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2014 96,060 miles

Fuel filler neck clips very rusty

Rear tyres badly perished

Pass 29 Oct 2013 92,421 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 92,421 miles

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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Engine has major oil leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Nov 2012 88,604 miles

slight play in o/s/f antiroll bar drop link

Pass 31 Oct 2011 84,444 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 80,559 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 76,850 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 76,850 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 66,799 miles

rear service brake inbalance evident

Pass 13 Nov 2007 51,560 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 39,771 miles

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 VNV is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VNV, 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 VNV is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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