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AJ03 VKS

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

81,455 mi
Last recorded81,455 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 VKS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 81,455 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 81,446 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 79,883 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 May 2017 79,648 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 May 2016 78,983 miles

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 May 2016 78,983 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 May 2015 75,700 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 75,584 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 May 2014 71,253 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 71,224 miles

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

off side front wiper poor

Pass 3 May 2013 65,984 miles

center exhaust mounting rubbers all cracked

Fail 3 May 2013 65,984 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

center exhaust mounting rubbers all cracked

Pass 4 May 2012 61,217 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 61,194 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 57,216 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 57,213 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust rubber on back box missing but system still being supported

Pass 5 May 2010 52,485 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 52,479 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2009 47,178 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 43,219 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 35,792 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 20,195 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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AJ03 VKS is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AJ03 VKS, 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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AJ03 VKS is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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