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AK03 VCW

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

174,294 mi
Last recorded174,294 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 174,294 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)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 174,294 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 153,527 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 153,527 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 108,278 miles

front discs corroded

front no plate cracked

Fail 15 Sep 2015 108,270 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

front discs corroded

front no plate cracked

Fail 29 Aug 2014 107,247 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

play in bottom of steering column

Pass 29 Aug 2014 107,247 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

play in bottom of steering column

Pass 17 Oct 2013 106,042 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Oct 2013 106,033 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 98,086 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 98,006 miles

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

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 91,293 miles

very poor temporary repair to exhaust. minor blow

Fail 20 Sep 2011 90,931 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nail in rear tyre

very poor temporary repair to exhaust. minor blow

Pass 29 Sep 2010 85,281 miles

exhaust corroded and slight blow at centre

n/s track rod end slight play

n/s/f tyre low on outer edge

n/s/r tyre nailed

Fail 29 Sep 2010 85,281 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust corroded and slight blow at centre

n/s track rod end slight play

n/s/f tyre low on outer edge

n/s/r tyre nailed

Pass 28 Sep 2009 78,569 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 70,338 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 61,243 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 41,725 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 41,723 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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 VCW 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 57.1%.

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 VCW, 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 VCW is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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