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AF53 YVH

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Gold Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,896 mi
Last recorded134,896 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 YVH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2014 134,896 miles

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

handbrake could be better

Pass 4 Sep 2013 136,923 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Aug 2013 126,827 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 117,146 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 117,146 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 111,675 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2011 111,636 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2010 105,137 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 96,933 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 80,773 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)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 69,615 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 52,264 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 YVH is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Gold with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YVH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF53 YVH registered?

AF53 YVH is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is AF53 YVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF53 YVH shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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