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AD03 XKJ

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

112,042 mi
Last recorded112,042 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 XKJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2019 112,042 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2018 107,289 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 107,289 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 102,697 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' scratch (8.3.1a)

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

no engine oil showing on dipstick. 1ltr added to complete test.

rear wiper blade split

Fail 15 Aug 2017 102,697 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' scratch (8.3.1a)

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

no engine oil showing on dipstick. 1ltr added to complete test.

rear wiper blade split

Pass 20 Aug 2016 100,401 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 94,051 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 94,051 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 88,723 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 88,661 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 79,948 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2013 79,948 miles

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

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Fail 27 Jul 2012 73,165 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 73,165 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 65,475 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 65,352 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 97,145 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 97,145 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 48,145 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 39,552 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 31,505 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 31,505 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 22,531 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 22,531 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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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AD03 XKJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 AD03 XKJ, 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 AD03 XKJ registered?

AD03 XKJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 8 August 2003.

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