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EY53 WBT

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

114,823 mi
Last recorded114,823 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY53 WBT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 114,823 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 98,127 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 98,127 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 94,782 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rear box mounting insecure

Fail 28 Oct 2015 94,782 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rear box mounting insecure

Pass 30 Oct 2014 90,600 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 90,600 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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)

exhaust is corroded

nearside rear tyre is perished/cracked

Pass 13 Mar 2014 88,557 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 82,390 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 5 Mar 2013 82,390 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 20 Feb 2012 75,476 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 75,476 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2011 69,914 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 69,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2010 64,849 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 64,849 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 60,523 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 55,889 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 55,889 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 52,948 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 44,974 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 44,974 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 WBT is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 WBT, 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 WBT is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 6 October 2003.

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