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AK53 EAM

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

106,503 mi
Last recorded106,503 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 EAM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 106,503 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Inner both front track rods arms

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 103,684 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front inner track rod arms slight play

Fail 8 Feb 2021 103,683 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front inner track rod arms slight play

Pass 24 Oct 2019 99,738 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 96,147 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 12 Oct 2017 92,134 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyres perished

Pass 19 Oct 2016 85,256 miles

Brake pedal slightly worn

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Brakes slightly binding

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyres perished

Fail 17 Oct 2016 85,234 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brake pedal slightly worn

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Brakes slightly binding

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyres perished

Pass 14 Oct 2015 78,879 miles

Heatshield loose

Tie rods have slight play

Fail 13 Oct 2015 78,837 miles

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

Heatshield loose

Tie rods have slight play

Pass 14 Oct 2014 71,021 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 71,021 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Missfire on idle

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 61,934 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front pads getting low

Fail 14 Oct 2013 61,917 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

front pads getting low

Pass 24 Sep 2012 50,363 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 33,579 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 25,281 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 16,384 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 8,075 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 7,313 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 6,184 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 EAM is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 EAM, 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 EAM is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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