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AF53 SXC

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

121,017 mi
Last recorded121,017 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 SXC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2015 121,017 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 121,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 111,036 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 105,004 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 105,003 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 May 2012 96,661 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

centre rear selt belt slow to retract

Fail 11 May 2012 96,605 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

centre rear selt belt slow to retract

Pass 10 May 2011 86,379 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 71,753 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 53,019 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 52,909 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 33,030 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 22,884 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 SXC is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SXC, 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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What year was AF53 SXC registered?

AF53 SXC is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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