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AK03 XWR

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,976 mi
Last recorded78,976 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 XWR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2017 78,976 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all 4 tyres cracking

Pass 14 Apr 2016 79,215 miles

Engine management light on

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

Handbrake cable corroded

Steering rack has play in inner joint on nearside

Pass 13 Apr 2015 77,498 miles

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

lip in front brake discs front brake pads becoming worn

Pass 14 Apr 2014 75,859 miles

Offside 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 74,233 miles

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

lip in front brake discs

Fail 16 Apr 2013 74,222 miles

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

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

Nearside 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)

lip in front brake discs

Pass 24 Apr 2012 65,095 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 24 Apr 2012 65,095 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 14 Apr 2011 59,658 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 54,185 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 49,357 miles

rear handbrake cables corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2008 44,097 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 44,083 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 39,619 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 25 Apr 2007 39,619 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 29,579 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 XWR is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,389cc 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 XWR, 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 XWR is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 3 April 2003.

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