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AK53 OEP

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

224,271 mi
Last recorded224,271 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 OEP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2022 224,271 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 216,096 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 208,708 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 208,699 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 204,784 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 197,386 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 185,287 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 173,168 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

slight play in steering rack ends

Fail 4 Mar 2015 161,520 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 161,520 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 144,506 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 133,491 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 133,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 121,484 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 121,484 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 5 Mar 2011 107,583 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

plastic covers over outer sills

Pass 5 Mar 2011 107,583 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

plastic covers over outer sills

Pass 5 Mar 2010 89,371 miles

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edge

N/s rear tyre "H" speed rated all others "V" rated

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

Slight distortion and imbalance in front brakes

Fail 5 Mar 2010 89,371 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edge

N/s rear tyre "H" speed rated all others "V" rated

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

Slight distortion and imbalance in front brakes

Pass 9 Mar 2009 71,086 miles

ENGINE LIGHT ON

UNEVEN WEAR FRONT TYRES

Pass 14 May 2008 69,845 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 69,845 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 65,808 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 65,807 miles

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

outer h/brake cables rusted advise---

Fail 29 Sep 2006 44,827 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 44,827 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 OEP is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 OEP, 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 OEP is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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