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AK53 NPV

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

90,726 mi
Last recorded90,726 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 NPV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2016 90,726 miles

slght play in both front steering arn inner ball joint

Pass 18 Dec 2015 87,508 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN LOW

O/S/F TYRE PERISHED

Pass 16 Dec 2014 86,119 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 86,119 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 83,975 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 82,480 miles

n/s/f inner c v boot is split

Pass 13 Dec 2011 80,037 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 80,037 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 77,519 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 74,288 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Dec 2009 74,288 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2008 64,291 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 48,406 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 48,406 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2006 34,655 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 34,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

front brake pads getting low both front brake discs slightly worn leaving a lip on discs both rear tyres worn on inside edges of tyres and uneven

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 NPV is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver 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 NPV, 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 NPV registered?

AK53 NPV is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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