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AK53 ECW

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

119,927 mi
Last recorded119,927 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 119,927 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bald on limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 119,901 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bald on limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 119,342 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2019 111,944 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2,rear belts not assessed ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust corroded/blowing/poor,lambda on limit

indicator switch worn,cowling insecure

n/s/f wheel different type,tyre damaged/grooved inner wall

subframe/axle corrosion

Fail 17 Aug 2019 111,917 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2,rear belts not assessed ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Outer c/v gaiter leaking

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

Nearside Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust corroded/blowing/poor,lambda on limit

indicator switch worn,cowling insecure

n/s/f wheel different type,tyre damaged/grooved inner wall

subframe/axle corrosion

Pass 9 May 2018 102,948 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 101,050 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer and rusty (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 May 2017 101,050 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer and rusty (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 25 May 2016 94,040 miles

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

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)

exhaust rear box mounting broken

Fail 25 May 2016 94,040 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

exhaust rear box mounting broken

Pass 28 May 2015 86,345 miles

exhaust rear box bracket broken

Pass 29 May 2014 81,989 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 81,989 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 74,815 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 71,688 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

o/s/r tyre deformed.

Fail 25 Jan 2013 71,688 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

o/s/r tyre deformed.

Fail 14 Jan 2012 59,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyres cracked and perishing

o/s/r tyre has uneven wear

Pass 14 Jan 2012 59,157 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyres cracked and perishing

o/s/r tyre has uneven wear

Pass 22 Jan 2011 47,966 miles

BOTH rear tyres perrished

Front brake discs corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/F Tyre perrished

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 39,226 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 39,226 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 32,181 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 26,279 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 21,966 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 21,965 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 17,093 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 ECW is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ECW, 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 ECW is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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