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AO53 DZW

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

92,575 mi
Last recorded92,575 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 DZW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 92,575 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 89,750 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Slight exhaust blow

Pass 12 Sep 2018 87,032 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 78,232 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 70,212 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 61,846 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2015 61,846 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 58,012 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 55,792 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2013 55,792 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 54,159 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 52,412 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 49,880 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 45,560 miles

O/S/R TYRE WORN UNEVENLY ON INNER EDGE. 2mm

Pass 27 Aug 2008 39,024 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 31,820 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 25,556 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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AO53 DZW is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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