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AK03 UMY

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

82,521 mi
Last recorded82,521 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2024 82,521 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 72,603 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 72,603 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 69,728 miles

Coolant leak coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 69,720 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Coolant leak coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 66,810 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 63,557 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front fog lights inop

front tyres wearing inner edge

slight noise coming from steering rack not causing excessive free play

Pass 21 Jul 2014 57,650 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 52,495 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 48,237 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 48,237 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 43,210 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 43,210 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 37,566 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 33,275 miles

FUEL FILTER STARTING TO CORROD

SLIGHT BLOW ON REAR EXHAUST BOX AND CORRODING

Fail 17 Aug 2009 33,275 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

FUEL FILTER STARTING TO CORROD

REAR TYRES STEPPING OUT / SLIGHT OUT OF SHAPE ON INNER EDGES

SLIGHT BLOW ON REAR EXHAUST BOX AND CORRODING

TRACKING

Pass 7 Aug 2008 24,162 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 18,710 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 15,985 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 UMY is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 UMY, 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 UMY is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 18 August 2003.

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