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MA53 ZYL

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

32,115 mi
Last recorded32,115 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 ZYL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc
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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2021 32,115 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 30,650 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 14 Sep 2020 30,650 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 29,096 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2019 29,096 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective insecure (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 27,299 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 25,505 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking along outer shoulder

Fail 15 Sep 2017 25,505 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking along outer shoulder

Pass 16 Sep 2016 23,684 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 22,356 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked along tread

Pass 19 Sep 2014 20,999 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2014 20,999 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 19,631 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre outer sidewall and tread cracked

Pass 25 Sep 2012 18,590 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brakes squealing

Fail 25 Sep 2012 18,590 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brakes squealing

Pass 23 Sep 2011 17,493 miles

rear o/s tyresigns of tread cracking

Fail 23 Sep 2011 17,493 miles

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

rear o/s tyresigns of tread cracking

Pass 24 Sep 2010 16,154 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 16,154 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 14,218 miles

O/S/F TYRE LOW TREAD (3MM)

O/S/R TYRE TREAD CRACKING UP SLIGHTLY

OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

REAR BRAKES MAY REQUIRE ATTENTION

SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON REAR FOOT BRAKE

Fail 28 Sep 2009 14,218 miles

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

O/S/F TYRE LOW TREAD (3MM)

O/S/R TYRE TREAD CRACKING UP SLIGHTLY

OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

REAR BRAKES MAY REQUIRE ATTENTION

SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON REAR FOOT BRAKE

Pass 22 Sep 2008 12,694 miles

o/s front tyre getting worn

Fail 22 Sep 2008 12,694 miles

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

o/s front tyre getting worn

Pass 3 Sep 2007 10,781 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Sep 2007 10,781 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2006 8,665 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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MA53 ZYL is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MA53 ZYL, 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 ZYL is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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