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AJ53 SVP

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

82,658 mi
Last recorded82,658 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 SVP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2023 82,658 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 35% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 82,510 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 35% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 81,465 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 80,900 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 80,602 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 79,096 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 78,488 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 78,223 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 77,994 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 71,316 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 69,584 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 67,519 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 65,498 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 63,930 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 61,257 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 18 Nov 2009 59,818 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 56,342 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 54,372 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 54,372 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyres worn low

Pass 9 Nov 2006 52,485 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 SVP is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 SVP, 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 SVP registered?

AJ53 SVP is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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