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AK03 XWB

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Gold Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

127,144 mi
Last recorded127,144 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 XWB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 127,144 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 122,644 miles

park brake may require attention

Pass 30 Apr 2019 116,011 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2018 110,464 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 5 May 2017 103,562 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 103,474 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack and tie rod (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 97,401 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 97,401 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2015 91,064 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 85,686 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 85,686 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 64,075 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 48,639 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 48,639 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 36,833 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 30,995 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2011 30,993 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 18,732 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 16,539 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 16,537 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 14,796 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 8,240 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 6,633 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 XWB is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Gold with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 XWB, 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 XWB is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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