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A5 PVM

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

55,561 mi
Last recorded55,561 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 PVM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 55,561 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 54,717 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 53,799 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 53,799 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2016 53,575 miles

Front some damage

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear tyre inners worn

clutch pedal rubber is missing

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2015 53,246 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 May 2014 53,054 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

all tryes slightly perished

Pass 30 Apr 2013 52,563 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front wings and bumper slightly damaged

rear tyres are worn on inner shoulders

Pass 17 May 2012 51,995 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 51,257 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 47,644 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 44,391 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front wing is accident damaged.

Pass 13 Feb 2008 40,231 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 34,048 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 25,485 miles

Nearside 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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A5 PVM is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A5 PVM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A5 PVM registered?

A5 PVM is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 7 March 2003.

Is A5 PVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 PVM shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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