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A17 HCJ

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

138,008 mi
Last recorded138,008 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2011
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 HCJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2011 138,008 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 138,008 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 123,166 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 123,166 miles

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 112,237 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 112,237 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 111,176 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 107,239 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 103,574 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 83,048 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 83,014 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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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A17 HCJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 A17 HCJ, 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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What year was A17 HCJ registered?

A17 HCJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 11 February 2003.

Is A17 HCJ safe to buy?

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