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AO53 KTJ

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

125,194 mi
Last recorded125,194 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 KTJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2017 125,194 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement both sides (3.5.1k)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn both sides (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front arch missing trim

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 122,452 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded week (2.4.C.1b)

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 122,452 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded week (2.4.C.1b)

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 113,232 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2014 98,936 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 98,936 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 90,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 90,401 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 81,472 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 70,522 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2011 70,522 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 61,811 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 56,792 miles

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

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

tracking check

Fail 27 Aug 2009 56,792 miles

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

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

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

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

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

tracking check

Pass 15 Aug 2008 45,088 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 45,088 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

front numberplate slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Aug 2007 35,462 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 35,462 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

tracking check and adjust

Pass 9 Aug 2006 23,963 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 KTJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 KTJ, 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 KTJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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