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AK03 XVN

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

96,869 mi
Last recorded96,869 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 XVN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 96,869 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 May 2017 96,869 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Jun 2016 83,014 miles

Nearside Front Steering side rod slight play

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 79,579 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s rear tyre perished

Fail 28 May 2015 79,577 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s rear tyre perished

Pass 3 Jun 2014 73,901 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 63,027 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 55,129 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 55,129 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 52,060 miles

grease around both front c v gaiters,clips good and tight and no holes or splits visible.

Pass 17 Jun 2010 49,970 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 47,824 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 42,061 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 42,061 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 34,446 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 29,609 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 29,609 miles

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

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 XVN is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XVN, 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 XVN is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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