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AK53 NKF

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

77,368 mi
Last recorded77,368 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 NKF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2015 77,368 miles

Centre exhaust is deteriorated

Engine oil level is low

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 67,459 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 59,914 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

the exhaust centre section is corroded and blowing

the exhaust front flexi is corroded and weakened

Fail 23 Oct 2013 59,914 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

the exhaust centre section is corroded and blowing

the exhaust front flexi is corroded and weakened

Pass 29 Oct 2012 55,376 miles

Front exhaust silencer deteriorating.

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2012 55,376 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front exhaust silencer deteriorating.

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2011 52,525 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

both front brake discs are worn

both rear tyres are heavily cracked and perished

the o/s/r tyre is worn to 3mm tread depth (legal limit 1.6mm)

Fail 21 Oct 2011 52,525 miles

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

both front brake discs are worn

both rear tyres are heavily cracked and perished

the o/s/r tyre is worn to 3mm tread depth (legal limit 1.6mm)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 48,662 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres starting to perish and go out of shape.

Fail 28 Oct 2010 48,658 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres starting to perish and go out of shape.

Pass 19 Oct 2009 36,568 miles

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

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 26,484 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 14,661 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 14,413 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 10,752 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 10,752 miles

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

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 NKF is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NKF, 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 NKF is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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