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AO52 XKM

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

81,899 mi
Last recorded81,899 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 XKM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2015 81,899 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

near side rear tyre wall cut

off side headlamp loose

Fail 16 Feb 2015 81,899 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

near side rear tyre wall cut

off side headlamp loose

Pass 20 Feb 2014 65,687 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Feb 2014 65,687 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 57,070 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Jan 2012 48,452 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 6 Jan 2012 48,452 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 37,897 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 39,954 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 27,826 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 16,980 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2008 16,965 miles

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

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

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

near side rear tyre inflation low

Pass 23 Mar 2006 79,625 miles

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

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

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 XKM is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 XKM, 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 XKM is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 20 January 2003.

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