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AK53 EAF

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

78,110 mi
Last recorded78,110 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 EAF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2022 78,110 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 72,152 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2021 72,152 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 67,025 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole in centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Oct 2020 67,025 miles

Nearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole in centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90%worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 61,350 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 61,350 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge of the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 55,439 miles

o.s.f tyre wear on inner edge

Fail 11 Sep 2018 55,439 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o.s.f tyre wear on inner edge

Pass 26 Sep 2017 51,127 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 44,756 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 40,218 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 37,450 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 33,918 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 32,428 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 31,551 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 31,551 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 28,906 miles

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

front no. plate slightly deteriated

rear no. plate slightly deteriated

rear tyres wearing uneven on inner

Pass 14 Sep 2009 26,141 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 23,804 miles

rear tyres slightly stepping on inner edge

Pass 10 Sep 2007 20,444 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 16,081 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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AK53 EAF is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 EAF, 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 EAF is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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