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AK03 XTW

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,496 mi
Last recorded41,496 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 41,496 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to catalyst joint (7.1.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 13 Apr 2016 41,495 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to catalyst joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tread

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Apr 2015 32,166 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 15 Apr 2015 32,166 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 26,852 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2013 23,441 miles

exhaust rusty

Fail 31 Mar 2013 23,441 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rusty

Pass 13 Apr 2012 68,901 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 68,901 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 22,202 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 21,089 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 20,225 miles

n/s/r tyre inner side wall poor + cut not showing cord at time of test

Pass 30 Mar 2009 19,257 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 15,581 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 13,505 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 11,437 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 XTW is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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