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AK03 UTR

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

112,135 mi
Last recorded112,135 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 UTR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 112,135 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2024 112,134 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 May 2023 104,625 miles
Fail 19 May 2023 104,621 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2022 101,713 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2021 98,732 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 10 May 2021 98,732 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and middle (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 6 May 2020 96,359 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 May 2019 93,795 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

slight exhaust leak

Pass 14 May 2018 90,685 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi and rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre has cuts but no cords showing

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre badly perished

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 May 2017 88,141 miles

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

Oil leak engine. ()

Pass 10 May 2016 84,926 miles

Rear brakes imbalanced 22%

Fail 9 May 2016 84,902 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe top one of two next to fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 May 2015 81,868 miles

n/s/r wheel bearing noisey

Pass 19 May 2014 77,889 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge and has various cuts

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

Fail 19 May 2014 77,872 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge and has various cuts

Pass 17 May 2013 73,636 miles

Handbrake performance is low and requires attention

Fail 17 May 2013 73,625 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 May 2012 70,177 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 70,168 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 May 2011 65,432 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 65,424 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 May 2010 60,518 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 55,998 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2009 55,994 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2008 52,638 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2008 52,638 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 37,012 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 22,262 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 UTR is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UTR, 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 UTR is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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