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C5 HOT

2003 Chevrolet Corvette

Red Petrol 5666cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

63,122 mi
Last recorded63,122 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Chevrolet Corvette53,518 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 HOT
MakeChevrolet
ModelCorvette
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,666cc
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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 63,122 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2026 101,502 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 62,589 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 62,587 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Fail 23 Jul 2024 62,469 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 61,849 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 97,269 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 58,690 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 56,914 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 55,535 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 53,547 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 53,547 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 51,665 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

all 4 shock absorbers are damp

all lights have stickers over them but can still be clearly seen

Fail 13 Jun 2017 51,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall 245/30 zr20 (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

all 4 shock absorbers are damp

all lights have stickers over them but can still be clearly seen

Pass 16 Jun 2016 49,425 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil all 4 (2.7.3)

all rear lights have stickers on them but still can be clearly seen

Pass 10 Jun 2015 47,175 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

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

all rear light units are tinted but can be seen clearly from a distance

Pass 12 Jun 2014 45,694 miles

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

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

all rear light units are tinted but can been seen clearly from a distance

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges

Pass 11 Jun 2013 43,348 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

all rear light units are slightly tintedbut can been seen clearly from a distance

Pass 14 Jun 2012 40,553 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

all rear light units are slightly tinted but can be seen clearly from a distance

Pass 14 Jun 2011 61,621 miles

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

rear light units are slightly tinted but can be seen clearly from distance

Pass 14 Jun 2010 35,476 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 35,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 32,472 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 28,539 miles

OIL LEAK FROM DRIVERS SIDE DIFFERENTIAL OUTPUT SEAL/HOUSING

OIL LEAK FROM GEARBOX SUMP

Pass 20 Jun 2007 23,336 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 19,593 miles

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Corvette?

Based on 6,972 MOT tests across 1,377 vehicles.

84.8%
Pass Rate
819
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
1,377
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 150
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 111
parking brake recording little or no effort 95
Direction indicator incorrect colour 82
position lamp(s) incorrect colour 59
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C5 HOT is a 2003 Chevrolet Corvette in Red with a 5,666cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2003 Chevrolet Corvette models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 53,518 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 Chevrolet Corvette fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C5 HOT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Corvette typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 23 years old, this Chevrolet Corvette is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was C5 HOT registered?

C5 HOT is a 2003 Chevrolet Corvette, first registered on 21 July 2003.

Is C5 HOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for C5 HOT shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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