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AJ52 KCE

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

82,227 mi
Last recorded82,227 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 KCE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 82,227 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 73,780 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 71,040 miles

Front both tyres worn smooth on inner edges

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ctyre craking / perishing in treads and on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

clutch pedal anti slip provision missing

oil leak

Fail 22 Jun 2023 71,040 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both tyres worn smooth on inner edges

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ctyre craking / perishing in treads and on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

anti freeze expansion bottle empty

clutch pedal anti slip provision missing

oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2022 64,775 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front brake discs worn

front brake pads 3/4 worn

Pass 16 Jun 2021 62,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm- low wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm- very low wear inner edge- advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front brake pads 2/3 worn

Pass 24 Jun 2020 60,102 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm- heavy wear inner edge-advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Jun 2019 57,778 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm- low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 57,694 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm- low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive pressure switch? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 55,452 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 53,638 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Intermediate pipe just in front of rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 51,895 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 50,091 miles

oil warning light on.

Pass 2 Jul 2014 47,689 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 47,676 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2013 45,276 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 45,256 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 43,056 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2012 43,039 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated 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)

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

Pass 16 May 2011 40,811 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 38,349 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 36,106 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 36,097 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 32,319 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 28,110 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 29,096 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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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AJ52 KCE is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 AJ52 KCE, 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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AJ52 KCE is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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