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AO53 KVB

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

89,254 mi
Last recorded89,254 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 KVB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2020 89,254 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 93,061 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 89,027 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 88,041 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 87,147 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front brake discs scored and corroded but not affecting performance

Pass 24 Aug 2015 77,058 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 66,555 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 64,181 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 62,733 miles

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)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 60,849 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 57,632 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 52,519 miles

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 45,822 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 45,822 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 36,378 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 23,544 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 KVB is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 KVB, 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 KVB is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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