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AF53 KHE

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

80,575 mi
Last recorded80,575 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 KHE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 80,575 miles

EML on

Pass 27 Oct 2015 74,741 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 74,741 miles

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

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Oct 2014 67,515 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 6 Oct 2014 67,514 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2013 62,541 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

ns front inner driveshaft gaiter split

Fail 14 Oct 2013 62,540 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

ns front inner driveshaft gaiter split

Pass 31 Oct 2012 58,283 miles

front number plate cracked

nearside inner driveshaft gaitor split

rear tyres perished

Fail 30 Oct 2012 58,283 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

nearside inner driveshaft gaitor split

rear tyres perished

Pass 3 Oct 2011 52,002 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise both rear tyres mishaping on inner edges

advise nearside front inner gaitor split

Fail 3 Oct 2011 52,000 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise both rear tyres mishaping on inner edges

advise nearside front inner gaitor split

Pass 23 Sep 2010 45,327 miles

advise both rear tyres wearing on inner edges unevenly

advise nearside inner drivshaft gaitor split

Fail 23 Sep 2010 45,327 miles

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

advise both rear tyres wearing on inner edges unevenly

advise nearside inner drivshaft gaitor split

Pass 6 Oct 2009 38,664 miles

offside rear tyre misshaped

Fail 6 Oct 2009 38,664 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

offside rear tyre misshaped

Pass 17 Sep 2008 33,174 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Sep 2008 33,174 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 27,841 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 27,841 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 19,891 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 KHE is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 AF53 KHE, 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 KHE is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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