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AF53 KFL

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

120,826 mi
Last recorded120,826 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 KFL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 120,826 miles

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

slight corrosion on body

Fail 17 Apr 2018 120,820 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

front brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2017 112,690 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

exhaust flexi section deteriorated

Pass 24 Mar 2016 101,217 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust rubbers loose but support exhaust system

Fail 24 Mar 2016 101,217 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust rubbers loose but support exhaust system

Pass 1 Sep 2015 99,058 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 94,655 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 89,479 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 89,479 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 85,506 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 79,921 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2011 79,921 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

front brake discs pitted on inner faces

Pass 1 Sep 2010 74,634 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 71,511 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

both o/s rear brake pipes slight corrossion

front to rear brake pipes at front joints slight misting of fluid,possibly just water,checked under pressure when doing mot seems ok,advise brake fluid level monitoring.

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge,advise tyre replaceing and tracking checking

Pass 21 Aug 2008 69,628 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 69,628 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 60,903 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 60,602 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 44,572 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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AF53 KFL is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AF53 KFL, 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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AF53 KFL is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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