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AD52 FET

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

90,057 mi
Last recorded90,057 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 FET
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2017 90,057 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 90,057 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 85,990 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 85,990 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 May 2015 78,870 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 78,870 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2014 71,521 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2014 71,521 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 65,751 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 65,751 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2012 58,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 58,147 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 50,330 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 50,330 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 43,687 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 43,649 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 37,646 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2009 37,608 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 31,728 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 31,728 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 25,711 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 19,269 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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AD52 FET is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 FET, 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 FET is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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