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AF53 KHC

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,492 mi
Last recorded86,492 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 KHC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2021 86,492 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 86,052 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 85,855 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 85,855 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 83,855 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 83,855 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 82,361 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 82,361 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

engine oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2016 81,333 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust silencer blowing (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 79,334 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 79,252 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 79,252 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 76,631 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 76,631 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 75,015 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 71,937 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 71,937 miles

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

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

nearside inner driveshaft gaiter torn.

Pass 28 Sep 2009 66,748 miles

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 27 Sep 2008 56,068 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 36,737 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 19,250 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 KHC is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KHC, 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 KHC is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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