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AK53 TTU

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,331 mi
Last recorded102,331 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 TTU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 102,331 miles

Front sub frame corrosion

Pass 23 Jul 2019 92,105 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 83,283 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 78,126 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 71,828 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 67,871 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 62,784 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Jul 2014 62,784 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2013 58,125 miles

Centre Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

TYre - O/S/R cracked in tread - looks an old tyre

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Oct 2012 51,708 miles

Fog Lamp - N/S/F lower chip/cracked

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Fail 24 Oct 2012 51,691 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Fog Lamp - N/S/F lower chip/cracked

IN MY OPINION THE FRONT DISC(S) NEED TO BE REPLACED

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 45,613 miles

ABS LIGHT ON WHEN VEHICLE TESTED - DIAGNOSTIC TEST GIVING MANUFACTURER FAULT CODES NON DESCRPTIVE CLEARED CODES, ROAD TESTED LIGHT DID NOT COME ON TESTED, WITH IGN ON LIGHT WENT OUT - STRONDLY ADVISE MAIN DEALER TESTING ASAP

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake discs worn & pitted (not seriously weakened)

rear wiper blade split

Fail 24 Oct 2011 45,613 miles

ABS LIGHT ON WHEN VEHICLE TESTED - DIAGNOSTIC TEST GIVING MANUFACTURER FAULT CODES NON DESCRPTIVE CLEARED CODES, ROAD TESTED LIGHT DID NOT COME ON TESTED, WITH IGN ON LIGHT WENT OUT - STRONDLY ADVISE MAIN DEALER TESTING ASAP

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake discs worn & pitted (not seriously weakened)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 26 Oct 2010 40,065 miles

play in n/s of steering rack

Fail 25 Oct 2010 40,059 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

play in n/s of steering rack

Pass 26 Oct 2009 34,128 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 26,485 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 6 Oct 2007 20,246 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to perish and crack

Fail 5 Oct 2007 20,232 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both rear tyres starting to perish and crack

Pass 22 Sep 2006 14,152 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Sep 2006 13,821 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

all 4 tyres perishing

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner 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 TTU is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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