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AK53 TSV

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

106,399 mi
Last recorded106,399 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 TSV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2021 106,399 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2021 106,353 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside park brake performance low

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

rear silencer corroding.

Pass 23 Apr 2020 99,428 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 88,400 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 79,676 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 71,353 miles

Clutch pedal antislip missing

Pass 17 Aug 2015 68,213 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 66,472 miles

both rear tyres close to limit and slightly out of shape

Pass 19 Sep 2013 62,234 miles

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 18 Sep 2012 57,525 miles

rear tyres very slightly out of shape

Pass 16 Sep 2011 52,993 miles

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

rear tyre worn slightly unevenly

Pass 13 Sep 2010 47,582 miles

rear number plate faded

Pass 22 Sep 2009 42,207 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 36,224 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 30,771 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 24,357 miles

both front tyres 3mm

offside front tyre wearing inside edge

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 TSV is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 TSV, 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 TSV is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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