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AJ03 VKT

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

79,149 mi
Last recorded79,149 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 VKT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2016 79,149 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2016 79,149 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 73,401 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

engine noisy

Pass 25 Feb 2014 66,872 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2014 66,872 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 60,065 miles

fuel filter is heavily corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2013 60,065 miles

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

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

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

engine noisy ( no oil showing on dipstick )

fuel filter is heavily corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2012 53,842 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/f tyre has surface cracks too outer wall

Pass 21 Feb 2011 47,799 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 47,799 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 42,443 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 40,637 miles

N/S WINDSCREEN WASHER JET PARTIALLY BLOCKED.

N/S/R TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGED.

N/S/R TYRE SLIGHTLY PERISHED.

O/S/R TYRE SLIGHTLY PERISHED.

Fail 26 Jun 2009 40,611 miles

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)

N/S WINDSCREEN WASHER JET PARTIALLY BLOCKED.

N/S/R TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGED.

N/S/R TYRE SLIGHTLY PERISHED.

O/S/R TYRE SLIGHTLY PERISHED.

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 33,024 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 25,358 miles

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

o/s/f tyre perished on shoulder and tread.rear tyres perishing.slight sidewall damage to n/s/f tyre

Fail 21 May 2007 25,358 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre perished on shoulder and tread.rear tyres perishing.slight sidewall damage to n/s/f tyre

Pass 21 Jul 2006 17,647 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 16,382 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 16,382 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 VKT is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 VKT, 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 VKT is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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