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AK53 VOG

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

94,432 mi
Last recorded94,432 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 VOG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 94,432 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 8 Nov 2025

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 88,692 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 78,185 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 78,180 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 70,304 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 62,750 miles

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

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 30 Nov 2020 57,196 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 53,040 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 46,237 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 43,115 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 38,973 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished and worn close to legal limit

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre perished and worn close to legal limit

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

exhaust rubber hangers perished and starting to split

Pass 25 Jan 2016 35,235 miles

Front both front tyres on legal limit

Pass 10 Dec 2014 32,998 miles

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

front discs corroded

fuel filter corroded

nearside front tyre on 2mm

offside tyre on3mm cracked

Fail 8 Dec 2014 32,995 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

front discs corroded

fuel filter corroded

nearside front tyre on 2mm

nearside rear tyre 1.6 mm 185/55/15v

offside tyre on3mm cracked

Pass 2 Dec 2013 31,679 miles

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)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 30,128 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 26 Nov 2012 30,128 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 28,771 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 27,034 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 30 Oct 2010 27,034 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 23,685 miles

Engine management lamp illuminated

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 18,915 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 13,177 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 VOG is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 VOG, 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 VOG is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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