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AJ52 KDX

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

109,847 mi
Last recorded109,847 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 KDX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2023 109,847 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear axle beam corroded

engine rattling

Pass 8 Sep 2022 103,314 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 99,820 miles

Fuel filter corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 96,515 miles

Fuel filter rusty

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 94,151 miles

Front Front axle-surface corrosion at suspension and steering items noted

Noise from engine compartment-Timing chain location

Rear rear axle-surface corrosion at suspension and steering items noted

fuel filter excessively corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2019 94,145 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Front axle-surface corrosion at suspension and steering items noted

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn on outer edge

Noise from engine compartment-Timing chain location

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

Rear rear axle-surface corrosion at suspension and steering items noted

fuel filter excessively corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2018 89,541 miles

fuel filter corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2018 89,540 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

fuel filter corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2017 82,088 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

fuel filter heavily corroded

handbrake has high free travel

wiper blades slight smearing

Fail 16 Aug 2017 82,088 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

fuel filter heavily corroded

handbrake has high free travel

wiper blades slight smearing

Pass 2 Aug 2016 75,214 miles

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

has plastic sill covers fitted

osf tyre has some inner edge wear

Fail 28 Jul 2016 75,179 miles

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

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

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

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

has plastic sill covers fitted

osf tyre has some inner edge wear

Pass 18 Aug 2015 69,825 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 64,978 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust centre section deteriorated but not blowing

Fail 30 Aug 2014 64,978 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust centre section deteriorated but not blowing

Pass 18 Apr 2013 60,310 miles

exhaust centre corroded but not blowing

front wipers not 100%

fuel filter looks old

Fail 18 Apr 2013 60,310 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

coolant level low

exhaust centre corroded but not blowing

front wipers not 100%

fuel filter looks old

Pass 20 Apr 2012 53,950 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

rear numberplate detreorated

Pass 20 Apr 2011 47,222 miles

Hand brake cables starting to wear

Pass 8 Apr 2010 38,632 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

n/s wiper blade split at ends

o/s/r tyre inner edge wearing irregular

Pass 23 Apr 2009 31,799 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2009 31,799 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 26,725 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 19 Mar 2008 26,725 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2007 18,778 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 14,356 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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AJ52 KDX is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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

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