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AO53 SVX

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

144,447 mi
Last recorded144,447 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 SVX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 144,447 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 140,267 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 134,740 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 131,372 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Sep 2020 131,372 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 129,533 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

nsf cv boot pin hole

slight play inner steering joints

Pass 12 Sep 2018 127,669 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

inner steering joints have play

Pass 27 Sep 2017 123,714 miles

osf inner steering joint slight play

Fail 27 Sep 2017 123,711 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 118,560 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam (2.4.G.1)

sill covers fitted not allowing corrosion check

Pass 25 Sep 2015 115,686 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 115,686 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 110,854 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre exhaust silencer starting to corrode.

Pass 11 Sep 2013 107,698 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 107,561 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 104,348 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 103,456 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

dust cover split on o/s/f anti roll bar link

n/s/r tyre wearing uneven

Pass 10 Sep 2010 102,783 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Sep 2010 102,772 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 96,414 miles

dust cover on o/s roll bar link split

rear reg plate slightly deteriorated

very slight play in o/s end of steering rack

Pass 3 Sep 2008 74,503 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 50,910 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 26,942 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 SVX is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 SVX, 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 SVX registered?

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

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