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AK53 UEO

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Gold Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

148,612 mi
Last recorded148,612 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 UEO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2019 148,612 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Oct 2018 132,965 miles

rear exhaust corroded and has a slight blow

Fail 26 Oct 2018 132,949 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust corroded and has a slight blow

Pass 27 Oct 2017 120,147 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 111,575 miles

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 19 Oct 2016 111,539 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 30 Oct 2015 104,720 miles

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

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 24 Oct 2015 104,629 miles

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

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

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 98,514 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2014 98,476 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 90,773 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 81,042 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 71,562 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 62,752 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 52,733 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 53,383 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 43,513 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 32,765 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 22,037 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 UEO is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Gold with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 UEO, 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 UEO is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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