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AJ53 ZKC

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

174,680 mi
Last recorded174,680 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 ZKC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2018 174,680 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 161,175 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 161,175 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 147,829 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 136,389 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2015 136,389 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2014 126,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 126,500 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 116,138 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2012 106,501 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 96,155 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 77,978 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2009 59,708 miles

Front tyres down to 2.5mm

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear number plate starting to seperate

Very slight side to side play in N/S/F road wheel

Pass 10 Oct 2009 59,708 miles

Front tyres down to 2.5mm

Rear number plate starting to seperate

Very slight side to side play in N/S/F road wheel

Pass 21 Oct 2008 46,822 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 39,465 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 29,399 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 29,399 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 ZKC is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ZKC, 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 ZKC is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 13 December 2003.

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