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AO52 XHS

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,368 mi
Last recorded105,368 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 XHS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 105,368 miles

both headlamps poor

discs poor

fuel filler neck mount very rusty and weak

underside rusty rear axle very rusty

Pass 2 May 2019 97,873 miles

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

Nearside Front lower arm bush becoming worn (front,rear)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre right on edge of tyre ()

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front lower arm bush becoming worn (front,rear)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

engine oil leak coming from around rocker cover and oil pressure sensor

gear selector bracket mount wearing causing clonk noise

Fail 1 May 2019 97,873 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre right on edge of tyre ()

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

engine oil leak coming from around rocker cover and oil pressure sensor

Pass 8 May 2018 93,384 miles

Front pads getting low

gear linkage bracket on sub frame worn

Pass 3 May 2017 87,657 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear hub caps loose

both sun visors loose not holding up correctly

front suspension lower arm rear bushes perished

Fail 3 May 2017 87,657 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both rear hub caps loose

both sun visors loose not holding up correctly

front suspension lower arm rear bushes perished

Pass 10 May 2016 76,734 miles

nearside and offside inner rack ball joints have slight play

Fail 10 May 2016 76,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside and offside inner rack ball joints have slight play

Pass 8 May 2015 74,078 miles

nsf and osf drop links have play

play ns steering arm

slight play os steering arm

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 May 2014 71,443 miles

slight play nsf and osf drop links

Fail 9 May 2014 71,435 miles

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Oil leak

gearlinkage bracket worn

slight play nsf and osf drop links

Pass 17 Apr 2013 63,243 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2013 63,243 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 55,279 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 47,714 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 40,429 miles

Handbrake cable corroding.

Recommend wiper blade's.

Pass 21 Apr 2009 34,432 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 29,518 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 24,730 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 20,372 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 20,371 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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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AO52 XHS is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AO52 XHS, 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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What year was AO52 XHS registered?

AO52 XHS is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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