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AK03 EJV

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

71,497 mi
Last recorded71,497 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 EJV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2018 71,497 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2018 71,497 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter rotten (7.2.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 69,378 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2017 69,378 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2016 66,068 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 66,068 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 61,075 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 57,777 miles

rear exhaust rubber mount missing

Pass 13 Mar 2013 54,783 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 51,838 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 46,828 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 42,928 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2009 39,222 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 34,666 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 27,821 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 22,945 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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AK03 EJV is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AK03 EJV, 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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AK03 EJV is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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