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AK03 PHN

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,629 mi
Last recorded59,629 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 PHN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2014 59,629 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 57,158 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 57,158 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Fail 14 Dec 2012 55,364 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

exhaust system corroded

nearside front inner cv boot damaged

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

service due

spare wheel tyre tread low

Pass 14 Dec 2012 55,364 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

exhaust system corroded

nearside front inner cv boot damaged

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

service due

spare wheel tyre tread low

Pass 7 Dec 2011 50,872 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 50,872 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 46,596 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 46,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 41,599 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 36,935 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 31,615 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 25,593 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 25,593 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 19,077 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 PHN is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PHN, 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 PHN registered?

AK03 PHN is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 15 March 2003.

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