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AO53 MLN

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

126,705 mi
Last recorded126,705 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 MLN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2014 126,705 miles

centre exhaust in poor condition (corroded)

engine light indicating a fault

vehicle very dirty underneath

Fail 28 Feb 2014 126,699 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

centre exhaust in poor condition (corroded)

engine light indicating a fault

vehicle very dirty underneath

Pass 25 Feb 2013 97,874 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2013 97,874 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 84,238 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 84,238 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 80,023 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

center silencer corroded

clutch pedal anti slip missing

coolant low

neaside front tyre inner wall cut

neaside front tyre worn on edges

neaside headlamp beam image poor

offside front tyre worn on edges

play offside steering rack end

sump corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2011 80,023 miles

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

Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

center silencer corroded

clutch pedal anti slip missing

coolant low

neaside front tyre inner wall cut

neaside front tyre worn on edges

neaside headlamp beam image poor

offside front tyre worn on edges

play offside steering rack end

sump corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2010 70,535 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 70,535 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 59,606 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2008 59,606 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 47,768 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 47,768 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 35,748 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 MLN is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 MLN, 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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What year was AO53 MLN registered?

AO53 MLN is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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