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AK53 EAP

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Gold Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

104,335 mi
Last recorded104,335 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 EAP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2022 104,335 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 104,326 miles

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) both steering arms (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 103,636 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2021 103,631 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2020 98,807 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 98,797 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock absorbers top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak coolant leak through tank cap ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 92,085 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 92,070 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Mar 2018 91,533 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and system rusting (7.1.2)

all brake pipe ferrules rusting. all suspension rusting. slight play in steering inner joints

Pass 29 Mar 2017 90,313 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 386,334 miles

Emissions not tested over heated on bet test co was high (7.3.A.1)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn inside edge

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 89,951 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 89,935 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 88,758 miles

Near Side Front Tyre has splits in tred on inside edge.

Pass 11 Apr 2014 87,139 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 10 Apr 2014 87,137 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Apr 2013 84,923 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 84,923 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

exhaust heat sheild loose and insecure

Pass 31 Mar 2012 77,935 miles

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

Rear tyre starting to where out of shape.

Pass 2 Apr 2011 69,183 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 69,183 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 59,704 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2010 59,704 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 49,868 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 40,094 miles

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)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 40,094 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 28,143 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 27,057 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 EAP is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Gold with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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