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AO52 XKB

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

117,148 mi
Last recorded117,148 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 XKB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 117,148 miles

Offside has damage to body but no sharp edges

Pass 24 Nov 2016 83,820 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 81,263 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 76,753 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 73,854 miles

Body damage to the front bumper and both front wings

Brake pedal rubber worn

Front brake discs worn and rusted on the edges of the friction surfaces

Front lower suspension arm mounting bushes perished and splitting

Front number plate damaged

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside rear fog lamp lense damaged

Offside rear tyre aqged and perished

Rear axle mounting bushes perished and splitting from the centre pins

Second lambda sensor wire plug not connected

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 13 Mar 2014 73,853 miles

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

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)

Body damage to the front bumper and both front wings

Brake pedal rubber worn

ECU lamp on indicating a system fault or faults

Front brake discs worn and rusted on the edges of the friction surfaces

Front lower suspension arm mounting bushes perished and splitting

Front number plate damaged

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear fog lamp lense damaged

Offside rear tyre aqged and perished

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

Rear axle mounting bushes perished and splitting from the centre pins

Second lambda sensor wire plug not connected

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Mar 2013 69,186 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front buckhead coroaded by battery

front discs rusting

front subframe rusting

n/s/f washer jet block

Fail 27 Mar 2013 69,186 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

eml on

front buckhead coroaded by battery

front discs rusting

front subframe rusting

n/s/f washer jet block

Pass 13 Mar 2012 66,511 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2012 66,511 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 63,316 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 59,630 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 56,422 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 48,048 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 48,045 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 36,023 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 25,818 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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AO52 XKB is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XKB, 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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AO52 XKB is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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