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AK53 BBJ

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,783 mi
Last recorded127,783 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 BBJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 127,783 miles

handbrake cables slightly frayed

offside rear tyre on 2mm

play in front top shock mounts

Pass 29 Sep 2016 112,737 miles

Front discs & pads required shortly

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

Rear shock absorbers corrded

Fail 29 Sep 2016 112,737 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section broken (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Centre exhaust heat cover loose

Front discs & pads required shortly

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

Rear shock absorbers corrded

Pass 29 Oct 2015 104,535 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 97,455 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 93,485 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 1 Sep 2012 88,934 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 88,934 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside 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)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

engine lamp on

Pass 10 Nov 2011 78,747 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2011 78,747 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 65,651 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 60,568 miles

Noise at top of steering column no excessive free movement detected

bonnet safety latch freed of

Pass 11 Nov 2008 52,350 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 52,350 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 44,628 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 44,628 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 35,331 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 35,331 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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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AK53 BBJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AK53 BBJ, 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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AK53 BBJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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