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MA53 OSZ

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 OSZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2019

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Jan 2019

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 66,826 miles

Offside Front tyre perished on sidewalls and in tread but no cords or ply visible at time of test

Fail 12 Jan 2018 66,811 miles

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

Offside Front tyre perished on sidewalls and in tread but no cords or ply visible at time of test

Pass 10 Jan 2017
Pass 30 Jan 2016
Fail 27 Jan 2016

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 56,953 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 54,109 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 50,615 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 47,475 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear silencer bracket corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2010 43,508 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 36,421 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 32,880 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 26,261 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 20,563 miles

advise front tyres worn on inner edges -tracking possibly out

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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MA53 OSZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MA53 OSZ, 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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MA53 OSZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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