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AD52 ABX

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

103,089 mi
Last recorded103,089 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 ABX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2017 103,089 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2017 103,089 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 96,971 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 96,971 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 91,576 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

engine is noisy, may require attention.

offside rear brake is grabbing slightly.

Fail 31 Jul 2015 91,554 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

engine is noisy, may require attention.

offside rear brake is grabbing slightly.

Pass 1 Aug 2014 85,485 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2014 85,485 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 79,930 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine rattle

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 1 Aug 2013 79,923 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine rattle

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 11 Jul 2012 70,822 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 63,650 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jul 2011 63,650 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2010 57,503 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2010 57,493 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 55,411 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 49,607 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 49,607 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

both front tyres tripping off on inner edges

Pass 21 Dec 2007 42,577 miles

Rear exhaust silencer badly corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2007 34,091 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 34,091 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 26,787 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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AD52 ABX is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 AD52 ABX, 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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AD52 ABX is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 21 January 2003.

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