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AK53 JVV

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,902 mi
Last recorded27,902 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2012 27,902 miles

Near side front wheel slightly damage inner side

Fail 26 Jul 2012 27,902 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine management light ulluminating.

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

Near side front wheel slightly damage inner side

Pass 3 Nov 2011 25,869 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine management light displayed

intermittant erratic RPM / surging idle speed

Fail 21 Oct 2010 22,624 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 22,624 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Oct 2009 19,398 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2009 19,398 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 16,785 miles

knocking sound when moving streering wheel side to side

Fail 29 Oct 2008 16,785 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

knocking sound when moving streering wheel side to side

Pass 25 Oct 2007 12,624 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 9,392 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 8,487 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 JVV is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 JVV, 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 JVV registered?

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

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The MOT history for AK53 JVV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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