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AJ53 SUY

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

146,361 mi
Last recorded146,361 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 SUY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2021 146,361 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Feb 2021 146,345 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Coolant level low

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Both front abs rings corroded (1.6 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 139,729 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 122,268 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

both front drive shaft pick up rings corroded badly

Pass 24 Oct 2017 113,956 miles

Front brake discs lipped

Nearside Front anti role bar link has slight movement

Nearside Front slight brake bind

Offside Rear seat belt not tested, childs seat fitted

both front headlight glazed

Pass 24 Oct 2016 102,878 miles

Centre Rear Upper brake lamp not working

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 2 Nov 2015 96,411 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 88,059 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 88,059 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 81,847 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 76,450 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 71,228 miles

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

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 16 Nov 2011 71,181 miles

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

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

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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 29 Oct 2010 64,468 miles

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

Brake discs worn and possibly contaminated with a foreign substance

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 56,471 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 47,871 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 47,871 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 40,184 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 30,679 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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AJ53 SUY is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AJ53 SUY, 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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AJ53 SUY is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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