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AK53 NKA

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

79,247 mi
Last recorded79,247 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 NKA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 79,247 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced sub frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2026 79,247 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced sub frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 73,485 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated grease escaping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 73,472 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsf osf (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 27 Apr 2021 73,472 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsf osf (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 69,140 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2020 69,140 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 62,982 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 18 Mar 2019 62,982 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 56,806 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 55,110 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 52,942 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 50,800 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 50,794 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 May 2014 48,633 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2014 48,582 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013 46,026 miles

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

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

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

front tyres getting low (3mm)

rear tyres deteriorated and cracking

Pass 8 May 2012 43,859 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 40,588 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 37,519 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 34,438 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 34,438 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 May 2008 31,078 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 May 2008 31,078 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 25,169 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 17,926 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 NKA is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NKA, 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 NKA is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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