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AO53 DZE

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

109,397 mi
Last recorded109,397 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 DZE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015 109,397 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 109,391 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Inner 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 Outer 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 Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

eml on

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 98,760 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Oct 2014 98,755 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Electrical wiring damaged, but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 88,061 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Oct 2013 88,061 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2012
Pass 18 Oct 2011 74,846 miles

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

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

Oil leak

heat sheild loose

Fail 11 Oct 2011 74,846 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Oil leak

heat sheild loose

Pass 13 Jul 2010 63,642 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 63,642 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 56,619 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 56,619 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 47,341 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 39,104 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 39,104 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 30,246 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2006 30,246 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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AO53 DZE is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 AO53 DZE, 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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AO53 DZE is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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