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AO03 WKP

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

116,999 mi
Last recorded116,999 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 WKP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 116,999 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2026 116,993 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 108,720 miles

Both rear shock absorbers corroded but not seriously weakened

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear rear axle corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2025 108,720 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Both rear shock absorbers corroded but not seriously weakened

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear rear axle corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2023 104,196 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2023 104,196 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 98,135 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 97,960 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light LENS BROKEN (4.5.4 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 94,311 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Rear springs and axle corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2020 93,729 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 89,623 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 82,713 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 75,972 miles

Both rear tyre sidewalls perished; no exposed inner cords. (7 Years old)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 75,972 miles

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

Both rear tyre sidewalls perished; no exposed inner cords. (7 Years old)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 68,723 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Not an obligatory lamp (1.3.2d)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 68,723 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Not an obligatory lamp (1.3.2d)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 62,045 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2016 62,044 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 55,526 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front wipers smearing

general corrosion on rear suspension

Pass 13 Feb 2014 48,453 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear fog lens is cracked

Pass 20 Feb 2013 41,246 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 34,158 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre starting to perish

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

offside front tyre starting to perish

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 18 Feb 2012 34,157 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre starting to perish

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

offside front tyre starting to perish

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 17 Feb 2011 27,603 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 27,603 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 21,220 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 21,220 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 16,267 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 10,532 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 10,443 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 9,926 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 9,519 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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AO03 WKP is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AO03 WKP, 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 WKP is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 7 June 2003.

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