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AO03 NNH

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

95,837 mi
Last recorded95,837 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 NNH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2014 95,837 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Feb 2014 95,837 miles

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2012 87,047 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

exhaust rear box in poor condition

Fail 5 Nov 2012 87,047 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

N/S/R handbrake cable has had temp repair carried out

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

Nearside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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)

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

exhaust rear box in poor condition

Pass 5 Dec 2011 80,161 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

n/s/r parking brake cable has had a repair

Pass 7 Jul 2010 66,491 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 66,490 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 56,588 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 5 Jun 2009 56,581 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 47,158 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 47,158 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 41,146 miles

front discs starting to corrode

front pads getting low

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 14 Jun 2007 40,972 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 36,919 miles

Both front brake discs rusted on surface edges

Both front tyres worn to legal limit of 1.6mm

Both rear tyres perished within tread area

Exhaust back box cracking around input pipe

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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AO03 NNH is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AO03 NNH, 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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AO03 NNH is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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