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AO03 YOL

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

67,352 mi
Last recorded67,352 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 YOL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 67,352 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 67,352 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 63,356 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 63,356 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 59,929 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 51,373 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 51,371 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Feb 2013 47,022 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2013 47,020 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 26 May 2011 42,978 miles

O/S/R tyre perished

Pass 27 May 2010 38,564 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2010 38,564 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2009 32,966 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 28,476 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 24,967 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 24,967 miles

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

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

front discs corroded

rear wiper split

Pass 10 May 2006 20,743 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 YOL is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YOL, 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 YOL is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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