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A34 XMW

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

83,006 mi
Last recorded83,006 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA34 XMW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2021 83,006 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition front flexi part blowing,also broken manifold stud (8.1.1 (a))

Front Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower covers split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

65 series tyres on rear and 55 series tyres on front

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

bonnet release handle detached,needs attention

centre exhaust heat shield detached

Pass 18 Nov 2020 78,007 miles

Central exhaust heat shield loose

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 78,007 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central exhaust heat shield loose

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 72,869 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2019 72,869 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 72,166 miles

os ns rear tyres cracked and de-formed

Fail 27 Feb 2019 72,166 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

os ns rear tyres cracked and de-formed

Pass 30 May 2018 65,460 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 62,535 miles

os ns rear tyres de-formed cracked

Fail 12 Jun 2017 62,535 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

os ns rear tyres de-formed cracked

Pass 23 May 2016 60,702 miles
Fail 21 May 2016 60,702 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 47,118 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 47,118 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 36,856 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 34,636 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 34,636 miles

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

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

both front tyres low on edges

Pass 24 Mar 2012 32,007 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 32,007 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 29,099 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 26,692 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 26,692 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 23,450 miles

rear wiper blade starting to split

Pass 21 Mar 2008 20,452 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 17,190 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

all four tyres have surface cracks in tread area

Pass 8 Mar 2007 17,190 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

all four tyres have surface cracks in tread area

Pass 23 Feb 2006 13,882 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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A34 XMW is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 A34 XMW, 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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A34 XMW is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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