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AM53 CNZ

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

125,408 mi
Last recorded125,408 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM53 CNZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 125,408 miles

Brake discs worn low/thin

Corrosion to coil springs, exhaust and brake pipes

Various oil leaks

Fail 15 Apr 2019 125,408 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Corrosion to coil springs, exhaust and brake pipes

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Various oil leaks

Pass 22 Mar 2018 109,054 miles

Corrosion to exhaust, coil springs and brake pipes

Front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Slight play in steering rack joints both sides and both gaiters twisted/deformed

Fail 22 Mar 2018 109,054 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Corrosion to exhaust, coil springs and brake pipes

Front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Slight play in steering rack joints both sides and both gaiters twisted/deformed

Pass 17 Mar 2017 94,093 miles

Exhaust, coil springs and brake pipes corroding

Fail 16 Mar 2017 94,093 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' wipers not parking at bottom of screen (8.3.1e)

Exhaust, coil springs and brake pipes corroding

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 81,442 miles

All tyres wearing

Both side steering rack gaiters twisted

Exhaust, coil springs and brake pipes corroded

Slight play in steering/suspension

Fail 30 Mar 2016 81,442 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

All tyres wearing low and N/s/r tyre very low on pressure

Both side steering rack gaiters twisted

Exhaust, coil springs and brake pipes corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight play in steering/suspension

Pass 14 Apr 2015 68,383 miles

Brake pipes corroding

Coil springs corroding

Exhaust corroding

Fail 14 Apr 2015 68,383 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Brake pipes corroding

Coil springs corroding

Exhaust corroding

Pass 17 Apr 2014 62,552 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2013 53,887 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2013 53,887 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 50,981 miles

front engine mount deteriorated

Fail 14 Feb 2012 50,981 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front engine mount deteriorated

Pass 25 Feb 2011 46,071 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 46,071 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 42,249 miles

Hand brake poor

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

near side front and off side front wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 5 Mar 2009 38,797 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 34,765 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 27,073 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 27,073 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

O/S/F cv gaiter leaking from securing clip

Pass 22 Aug 2006 20,026 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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AM53 CNZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AM53 CNZ, 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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AM53 CNZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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