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EY53 VUD

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

113,850 mi
Last recorded113,850 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2018 113,850 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen lense misty (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/55/r15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen lense misty (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 28 Sep 2017 107,077 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 107,077 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex blowing (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn bald inside edge (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/55/r15 flat nail in tread out of shape (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 100,691 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 94,035 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine oil, dipstick missing

front number plate cracked

Fail 23 Sep 2015 94,001 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (185/55 R15 82V) (4.1.D.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

N/S/F tyre wearing on inner tread edge

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine oil, dipstick missing

front number plate cracked

Pass 28 Aug 2014 85,599 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

brake pedal rubber worn

coolant level low

front number plate damaged,rear number plate deteriorating

ns mirror glass loose

nsf shock absorber damp

nsf windscreen wiper rubber split

plastic trims on lower sills limited view

Fail 21 Aug 2014 85,520 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

brake pedal rubber worn

coolant level low

front number plate damaged,rear number plate deteriorating

noise from osr wheel bearing,recommend attention,slight noise from nsr wheel bearing

ns mirror glass loose

nsf shock absorber damp

nsf windscreen wiper rubber split

plastic trims on lower sills limited view

Fail 13 Jul 2013 74,417 miles

N/S Door Mirror Glass Loose

Coolant Level Low

Exhaust Corroding

Front Brake Pads Getting Low

Front Number Plate Damaged

N/S/F Inner Cv Boot Weeping Grease

N/S/F Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

O/S/F Shock Absorber Slightly Damp

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Travel Handbrake

Pass 13 Jul 2013 74,417 miles

Coolant Level Low

Exhaust Corroding

Front Brake Pads Getting Low

Front Number Plate Damaged

N/S Door Mirror Glass Loose

N/S/F Inner Cv Boot Weeping Grease

N/S/F Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge

O/S/F Shock Absorber Slightly Damp

Travel Handbrake

Pass 23 Nov 2012 68,198 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust Corroding

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S Door Mirror Slightly Loose

N/S/R Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge

O/S/R Shock Absorber Damp

Oil Leaks

Plastic Trims Covering Sills--Limited View

Rear Brake Hose Collars Corroding

Fail 23 Nov 2012 68,197 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust Corroding

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S Door Mirror Slightly Loose

N/S/R Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge

O/S/R Shock Absorber Damp

Oil Leaks

Plastic Trims Covering Sills--Limited View

Rear Brake Hose Collars Corroding

Pass 25 Nov 2011 61,052 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 25 Nov 2011 61,052 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 54,873 miles

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

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

engine rattling/very noisy recomend inspection of timming chain

Fail 2 Jun 2010 54,870 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

engine rattling/very noisy recomend inspection of timming chain

Pass 12 Dec 2008 44,526 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 44,526 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 35,901 miles

nearside front tyre damaged on outer wall but not excessive

Pass 12 Dec 2006 30,243 miles

Rear registration plate is deteriorating

Pass 15 Nov 2006 30,183 miles

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

n.s. f hub cap missing body /o.s.f wing damge

Fail 15 Nov 2006 30,183 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n.s. f hub cap missing body /o.s.f wing damge

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 VUD is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 VUD, 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 VUD is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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