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AO53 KUJ

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

75,257 mi
Last recorded75,257 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 KUJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2016 75,257 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Jul 2016 75,257 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror (6.1.C.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Jul 2015 73,429 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jul 2015 73,429 miles

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jul 2014 71,221 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 71,221 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 4 Jul 2013 68,635 miles

Steering column universal joint retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

a lot of oil underneath engine

front tyres worn very low on edges - especially nearside outer

Pass 4 Jul 2013 68,635 miles

a lot of oil underneath engine

front tyres worn very low on edges - especially nearside outer

Fail 17 Jul 2012 64,956 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s door mirror glass missing

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 17 Jul 2012 64,956 miles

n/s door mirror glass missing

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 14 Jul 2011 56,502 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

oil leak on engine

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 56,502 miles

oil leak on engine

Pass 19 Jul 2010 50,434 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 50,434 miles

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)

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2009 45,890 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 45,890 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 36,648 miles

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

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

grease on abs sensor rings

outer c/v joint boots need attention soon

Pass 30 Sep 2008 36,648 miles

grease on abs sensor rings

outer c/v joint boots need attention soon

Pass 17 Sep 2007 24,601 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 19,602 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 KUJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 KUJ, 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 KUJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 7 October 2003.

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