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AJ53 SVL

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Turquoise Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

79,286 mi
Last recorded79,286 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 SVL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015 79,286 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres 0.mm outter edges 185/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Nov 2015 79,280 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure mounting broken (1.7.3)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres 0.mm outter edges 185/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 72,237 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2014 72,174 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 67,433 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 62,971 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 62,971 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)

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

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)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 55,882 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 50,025 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 49,919 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fail 29 Oct 2009 47,276 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 47,276 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 41,209 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2008 41,203 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 34,631 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 34,631 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 26,437 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 SVL is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Turquoise with a 1,248cc diesel 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 SVL, 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 SVL registered?

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

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