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AK03 UPF

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

141,185 mi
Last recorded141,185 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2021 141,185 miles

various steel brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Fail 14 Apr 2021 141,185 miles

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

various steel brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 21 Apr 2020 136,346 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2020 136,346 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 135,304 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2019 135,304 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 128,848 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 15 Mar 2017 122,838 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge badly

Fail 13 Mar 2017 122,838 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge badly

Pass 5 Feb 2016 113,624 miles

Both front driveshaft cv joints noisy

Nearside front steering has slight play in rack

Fail 5 Feb 2016 113,623 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Both front driveshaft cv joints noisy

Nearside front steering has slight play in rack

Pass 6 Feb 2015 107,684 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 100,122 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 92,529 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 82,375 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 71,583 miles

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)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 59,171 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 48,171 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 39,573 miles

n/s front tyre has a cut or split in the tyre wall on the inside of the tyre but not showing the cords

Pass 8 Mar 2007 32,119 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 24,212 miles

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)

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 UPF is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 UPF, 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 UPF is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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