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AO53 DZM

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

134,246 mi
Last recorded134,246 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 DZM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 134,246 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 132,200 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

small chips in windscreen

Pass 4 Jul 2015 117,921 miles

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

slight exhaust blow from rear silencer joint

Pass 30 Jul 2014 112,341 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2014 112,339 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 104,283 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2013 104,222 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 94,988 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Aug 2012 94,986 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 85,335 miles

O/S/R TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT

Fail 23 Jul 2011 85,327 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

play in inner steering rack joints

Fail 15 Jul 2010 76,513 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 76,513 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 67,917 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 8 Sep 2008 55,215 miles

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

o/s and n/s rear tyres perished and slightly out of shape

Fail 6 Sep 2008 55,215 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s and n/s rear tyres perished and slightly out of shape

Pass 11 Sep 2007 42,446 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 42,446 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 29,494 miles

Front 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 DZM is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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