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AK53 HZA

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

117,437 mi
Last recorded117,437 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 HZA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 117,437 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 116,092 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2023 114,923 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 113,836 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 112,813 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear axle surface corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2020 111,967 miles

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

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 109,924 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 107,731 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 105,366 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 105,366 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 103,473 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear tyres starting to perish in tread area

Fail 20 Oct 2016 103,446 miles

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

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

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear tyres starting to perish in tread area

Pass 7 Oct 2015 101,500 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 101,500 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 99,036 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 99,036 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 95,857 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 95,857 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 92,788 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2012 92,788 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 89,623 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 83,759 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 73,863 miles

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)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 62,320 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 52,537 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 38,221 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 HZA is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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