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AK53 VMF

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

85,351 mi
Last recorded85,351 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 VMF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 85,351 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 84,765 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 84,208 miles

advise condition of rear exhaust box

advise condition of rear hand brake cables

Pass 8 Oct 2013 83,531 miles

advise condition of rear exhaust box

advise condition of rear handbrake cable

advise n/s and o/s front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges and on limit of tread 1.6 mm

Pass 17 Oct 2012 80,264 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

o/s & n/s front wiperblades starting to split

Pass 19 Oct 2011 71,350 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2011 71,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 63,895 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 59,298 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 59,298 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside parking brake effort low

Pass 18 Oct 2008 50,577 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 41,097 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 32,111 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 VMF is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 VMF, 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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What year was AK53 VMF registered?

AK53 VMF is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is AK53 VMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK53 VMF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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