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AJ53 SVK

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Other 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

126,593 mi
Last recorded126,593 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 SVK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 126,593 miles

front exhaust pipe deteriorated

rear wiper split

Fail 1 Oct 2015 126,593 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front exhaust pipe deteriorated

rear wiper split

Pass 10 Oct 2014 124,187 miles

Centre heatshield loose

Front exhaust pipe corroded

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

Nearside rear tyre cracking

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box corroded

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

Fail 10 Oct 2014 124,187 miles

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

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)

Centre heatshield loose

Front exhaust pipe corroded

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

Nearside rear tyre cracking

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box corroded

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 116,502 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN A NSF ROLL BAR DROP LINK BALL JOINT

THE FRONT WIPER BLADES PARK POORLY AT TIMES

THE NSR BRAKES FEEL TO BE BINDING ON SLIGHTLY

THE REAR BRAKES SOUND POOR WHEN THEY ARE ON THE BRAKE ROLLERS

THERE MAY BE SLIGHT ROUGHNESS IN BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS

UNDER BODY HEAT SHIELD IS LOOSE

Fail 15 Oct 2013 116,500 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN A NSF ROLL BAR DROP LINK BALL JOINT

THE FRONT WIPER BLADES PARK POORLY AT TIMES

THE NSR BRAKES FEEL TO BE BINDING ON SLIGHTLY

THE REAR BRAKES SOUND POOR WHEN THEY ARE ON THE BRAKE ROLLERS

THERE MAY BE SLIGHT ROUGHNESS IN BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS

UBDER BODY HEAT SHIELD IS LOOSE

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Jul 2012 100,688 miles

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

both front windscreen wipers not parking properly.

Fail 2 Jul 2012 100,687 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

both front windscreen wipers not parking properly.

Pass 1 Jul 2011 81,053 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 59,428 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 59,428 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 52,876 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 52,876 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 42,136 miles

Air box broken

Dash lights behind mileage not working

Pass 17 Oct 2007 34,215 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 27,476 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 27,476 miles

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

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

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 SVK is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 AJ53 SVK, 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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What year was AJ53 SVK registered?

AJ53 SVK is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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