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AK53 NPC

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

128,316 mi
Last recorded128,316 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 NPC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2015 128,316 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 22 Oct 2015 128,316 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 125,282 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 125,282 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 122,930 miles

corrosion under vehicle

Fail 10 Oct 2013 122,928 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 25 Sep 2012 116,813 miles

exhaust heat sheild loose

n/s fog light loose in bumper

o/s anti-roll bar drop link has slight play in joint

Fail 21 Sep 2012 116,813 miles

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

exhaust heat sheild loose

n/s fog light loose in bumper

o/s anti-roll bar drop link has slight play in joint

Pass 23 Sep 2011 107,316 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 96,930 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 96,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 85,774 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 85,774 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 70,739 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 70,739 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 51,860 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2006 33,973 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 33,973 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 NPC is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NPC, 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 NPC is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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