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AK53 HZL

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,300 mi
Last recorded78,300 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 HZL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2014 78,300 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2013 75,241 miles

front brake pads on legal limit

oil leak

play in offside inner rack joint

Fail 12 Aug 2013 75,239 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

front brake pads on legal limit

oil leak

play in offside inner rack joint

Pass 3 May 2012 68,447 miles

Front wipers blades are slightly worn

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 67,923 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 63,936 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Mar 2011 63,889 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

no antifreeze in vehicle

Pass 9 Mar 2010 58,924 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 58,924 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 37,183 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 37,183 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 31,599 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 31,599 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 24,722 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 23,770 miles

Rear tyres are wearing uneven on inner edges.

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 HZL is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HZL, 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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What year was AK53 HZL registered?

AK53 HZL is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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