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2003 VAUXHALL CORSA
General Information
- Registration OY53CKC
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model CORSA
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1229cc
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- Expired 16 Apr 2026
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MOT History 32 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 100,078 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
15 Apr 2025
Fail
Mileage: 100,029 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
12 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 93,877 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
12 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 93,877 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
31 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 85,884 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
26 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 85,849 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
6 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 78,975 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
3 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 78,963 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both inop (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer not working Not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
13 May 2020
Pass
Mileage: 75,182 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- headlights clouded unable to read aim
13 May 2020
Fail
Mileage: 75,182 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- headlights clouded unable to read aim
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
1 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 71,692 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))
26 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 71,692 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
28 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 71,638 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
28 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 71,638 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
15 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 67,094 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
15 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 67,094 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint plus boot split (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- nearside wiper blade split
- offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
22 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 61,079 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Both rear coil springs corroded
22 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 61,075 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement handbrake cable (3.5.1k)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Both rear coil springs corroded
- Nearside Rear slight brake bind
27 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 59,142 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
26 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 55,314 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
26 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 55,314 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside 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)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
4 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 50,241 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2014 29 Jun 20264 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 50,241 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 47,675 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2012 29 Jun 202619 Dec 2011
Fail
Mileage: 47,649 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
10 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 37,594 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2011 29 Jun 20269 Feb 2010
Fail
Mileage: 37,594 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
31 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 31,838 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2009 29 Jun 202630 Dec 2008
Fail
Mileage: 31,838 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
19 Dec 2007
Fail
Mileage: 26,549 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 26,549 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 19,287 MI
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OY53CKC was registered on 2003-09-27
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