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AF53 YVJ

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Gold Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

100,638 mi
Last recorded100,638 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 YVJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2023 100,638 miles

slight corrosion evident on under body and components

Pass 28 Oct 2022 94,200 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 94,022 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 84,522 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 84,522 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner and outer walls and in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 76,583 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

brake pipes greased

oil leak engine gearbox

Fail 15 Oct 2020 76,542 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

oil leak engine /gearbox

Pass 4 Mar 2019 76,496 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 76,265 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 75,803 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 75,137 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 75,136 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint Bottom arm (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 74,556 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 73,760 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 72,876 miles

o/s/f seat belt slightly slow to fully retract.locking mechanism works ok

Fail 20 Feb 2013 72,876 miles

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

o/s/f safety belt slow to fully retract

Pass 26 Apr 2012 66,671 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 66,671 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 58,373 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 50,511 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 43,980 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 35,723 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 27,700 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 YVJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Gold with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YVJ, 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 YVJ registered?

AF53 YVJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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