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AK03 PWL

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2011
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

57,883 mi
Last recorded57,883 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2010
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 PWL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2010 57,883 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 57,720 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 57,720 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 55,893 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 49,555 miles

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

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

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 23 Mar 2007 44,101 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both front steering rack gaiters badly twisted

nearside front alloy wheel rim marked

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged slightly

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall starting to split

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged slightly

offside rear alloy wheel rim badly marked

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2007 44,101 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

both front steering rack gaiters badly twisted

nearside front alloy wheel rim marked

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged slightly

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall starting to split

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged slightly

offside rear alloy wheel rim badly marked

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2006 38,132 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 38,132 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 PWL is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PWL, 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 PWL is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 22 March 2003.

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