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AK03 XTV

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

110,820 mi
Last recorded110,820 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 XTV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 110,820 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 1 Apr 2017 108,654 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 105,174 miles

Both front brake discs worn (lipped)

Both rear brake discs worn (lipped)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 92,750 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 81,456 miles

cracking in front tyres

Pass 8 Apr 2013 70,497 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both front brake discs worn

Pass 19 Apr 2012 60,826 miles

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

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Apr 2012 60,817 miles

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

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

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

O/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Apr 2011 57,196 miles

front brake discs close to limit

rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 21 Apr 2010 51,089 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 43,509 miles

engine light on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 22 Apr 2009 43,498 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

engine light on

Pass 24 Apr 2008 37,673 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 37,673 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 31,330 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 23,604 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 19,403 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 XTV is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 XTV, 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 XTV is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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