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AJ53 SVN

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Lpg 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

126,881 mi
Last recorded126,881 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 SVN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2017 126,881 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror glass missing ()

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

clutch pedal rubber missing

vehicle battery not bolted in tight, but will not fall out

Fail 26 Mar 2017 126,624 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror glass missing ()

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 29 Aug 2015 114,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front bumper all taped up

n/s inner d/shaft boot split

n/s mirror glass missing

no rear seats fitted

slight knocking in steering linkage - unfound

Pass 29 Aug 2015 114,109 miles

front bumper all taped up

n/s inner d/shaft boot split

n/s mirror glass missing

no rear seats fitted

slight knocking in steering linkage - unfound

Pass 3 Dec 2013 101,696 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 3 Dec 2013 101,696 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 26 Sep 2012 85,225 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

had to add 1.5 litres of engine oil to test as not reading on the dipstick

Fail 26 Sep 2012 85,225 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

had to add 1.5 litres of engine oil to test as not reading on the dipstick

Pass 7 May 2011 66,953 miles

Different size tyres fitted on front to rear of vehicle

Exhaust temporarily repaired

Rear seats missing

Fail 21 Apr 2011 66,451 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Different size tyres fitted on front to rear of vehicle

Exhaust temporarily repaired

Rear seats missing

Pass 26 Sep 2009 48,118 miles

14"wheels front/13"wheels rear

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

clutch pedal rubber missing

rear seats missing

Pass 15 Oct 2007 33,108 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 274,242 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 SVN is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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