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AK53 OER

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

103,583 mi
Last recorded103,583 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 OER
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 103,583 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2025 103,532 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 95,540 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect offside nearside (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 95,502 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect offside nearside (5.3.2 (d))

engine oil level on minimum

Pass 24 Nov 2023 84,443 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 84,438 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 77,970 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 77,312 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 74,793 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 74,793 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 71,118 miles

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

vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Fail 16 Aug 2019 71,118 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Pass 4 Sep 2018 65,888 miles

vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Fail 6 Jul 2018 65,196 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 64,425 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

fuel filter body slightly corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2016 62,464 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2016 62,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 59,977 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 59,977 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 57,535 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 54,269 miles

rear tyres heavily perished

Fail 28 Nov 2013 54,269 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

both front outer cv boot clips slight seap of grease

freeplay in osf anti roll bar droplink

rear tyres heavily perished

Pass 29 Nov 2012 51,828 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 49,063 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 45,352 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 41,320 miles

all tyres have age related cracking

n/s/f & o/s/f tyre inner edge of tread stepped

unable to check rear seat belts due to seats folded down

Fail 18 Nov 2009 41,313 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

all tyres have age related cracking

n/s/f & o/s/f tyre inner edge of tread stepped

unable to check rear seat belts due to seats folded down

Pass 13 Nov 2008 35,604 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn in steps on inside tread

Fail 13 Nov 2008 354,604 miles

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

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)

both rear tyres worn in steps on inside tread

offside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 28 Nov 2007 27,267 miles

front lower centre grille damaged/insecure

nearside inner washer jet blocked

Fail 28 Nov 2007 27,267 miles

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

front lower centre grille damaged/insecure

nearside inner washer jet blocked

Pass 5 Dec 2006 19,439 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 19,439 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 OER is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 OER, 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 OER is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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