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AK53 ECY

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

64,452 mi
Last recorded64,452 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 ECY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 64,452 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 61,160 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slightly loose (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2025 61,093 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slightly loose (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 58,027 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear flexible hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 57,975 miles

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

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear flexible hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 54,883 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear brake hose ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 54,883 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear brake hose ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 51,309 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center exhaust section corroded and holed just before joint onto rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear flexible hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 51,305 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center exhaust section corroded and holed just before joint onto rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear flexible hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 48,284 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 46,095 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 46,091 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 41,762 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 39,348 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner cv gaiter split

Pass 5 Jan 2017 36,936 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2017 36,912 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 34,093 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 31,203 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 31,203 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 25,989 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 25,449 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 23,464 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 21,656 miles

N/S/R tyre slightly perished/cracking.

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in gearshift linkage ball joints.

Pass 20 Sep 2010 19,831 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front washers need ajusting

old style gear linkage has slight play

Fail 29 Sep 2009 17,995 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 17,995 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 15,773 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 13,655 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 13,655 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 11,168 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 ECY is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ECY, 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 ECY is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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