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AO52 XKP

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

88,811 mi
Last recorded88,811 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 XKP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2018 88,811 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 3 Feb 2017 87,139 miles

Clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing.

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge ()

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

Fail 3 Feb 2017 87,134 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Across centre tread. (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing.

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge ()

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 83,331 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear fog lamp lens damaged

Nearside mirror cover missing, no sharp edges

Fail 3 Feb 2016 83,329 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear mounting broken (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear fog lamp lens damaged

Nearside mirror cover missing, no sharp edges

Pass 4 Feb 2015 81,248 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 81,192 miles

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

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

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

1. Centre exhaust has slight leak and is starting to corrode. 2. Hand brake travel close to limit.

Pass 21 Jan 2014 75,296 miles

As per failure

Fail 17 Jan 2014 75,243 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

1. Front brake discs starting to corrode. 2. Slight leak in exhaust front pipe. 3. Exhaust centre box starting to corrode. 4. Hand brake travel close to limit.

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 65,275 miles

1. Nearside front tyre wearing low on inside edge. 2. Slight exhaust leak from front pipe. 3. Nearside front outer drive becoming loose.

Pass 7 Feb 2012 57,606 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 57,605 miles

Nearside Front 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 Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2011 44,409 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 44,409 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 26,867 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 26,867 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 14,827 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 13,300 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 11,577 miles

tyres 175/65r14 †n.s.f 5.3mm †o.s.f 5.4mm †o.s.r 6.7mm †n.s.r 6.3mm

Pass 10 Jan 2006 9,447 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 XKP is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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