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AO52 XKE

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

134,366 mi
Last recorded134,366 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 XKE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2016 134,366 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 134,366 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 123,227 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Apr 2015 123,221 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 112,821 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 112,820 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 102,755 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 96,837 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 86,774 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 86,774 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 80,526 miles

front brake pads getting low both sides

nearside rear coil spring corroded

slight creaking noise from shock absorber top bearings

slight play in universal steering joint

wipers need to be replaced

Fail 16 Jan 2010 80,504 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

slight creaking noise from front shocker top bearings

Pass 10 Jan 2009 74,257 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2009 74,257 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 65,546 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 65,546 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 52,368 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 14 Jan 2006 38,178 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2006 38,178 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 XKE is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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