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AK03 OVW

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

108,892 mi
Last recorded108,892 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 OVW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,195cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2014 108,892 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2013 105,586 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Dec 2012 90,941 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 74,414 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2011 74,413 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 64,169 miles

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

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

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

centre exhaust box bafle loose and rattling.

front disks worn

n/s inner cv boot split

Fail 30 Dec 2010 64,169 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

centre exhaust box bafle loose and rattling.

front disks worn

n/s inner cv boot split

Pass 30 Dec 2009 60,557 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 59,318 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 59,316 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 51,059 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 38,860 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 26,168 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 OVW is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OVW, 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 AK03 OVW registered?

AK03 OVW is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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