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AK03 EKA

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

94,153 mi
Last recorded94,153 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 EKA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 94,153 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 90,448 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 86,952 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing low on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 81,063 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 75,951 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 75,938 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2019 71,495 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 71,495 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2018 67,805 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Sep 2017 60,001 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 27 May 2016 55,240 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 52,793 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 51,119 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 48,064 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2013 48,064 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 44,673 miles

centre exhaust slightly corroded

front wipers split

Fail 18 Jun 2012 44,673 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)

centre exhaust slightly corroded

front wipers split

Pass 20 Jun 2011 42,240 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 39,932 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 37,598 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2009 37,598 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 34,134 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 29,443 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 29,443 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres worn unevenly on inside of the tyres

Pass 15 Mar 2006 20,930 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 EKA is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 EKA, 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 EKA is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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