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AO53 UCZ

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,837 mi
Last recorded91,837 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 UCZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 91,837 miles

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

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

advise timing chain

Fail 10 Jan 2017 91,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened at rack fixing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

advise timing chain

Pass 13 Jan 2016 85,197 miles

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

Nearside slight play in rack end

Offside Front slight play in track rod end and steering rack end

Offside Front tyre tread low and worn on inside edge

rear wiper blade split

tailgate rams defective

Fail 11 Jan 2016 85,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on outside edge and tread very low (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside slight play in rack end

Nearside wiper blade split

Offside Front slight play in track rod end and steering rack end

Offside Front tyre tread low and worn on inside edge

coolant tank empty

rear wiper blade split

tailgate rams defective

Pass 6 Jan 2015 80,191 miles

n/s/f tyre cut on outer sidewall

play in steering rack joints

Fail 5 Jan 2015 80,191 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

n/s/f tyre cut on outer sidewall

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

play in steering rack joints

Pass 16 Jan 2014 75,229 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 75,229 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 68,484 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

play in n/s & o/s steering arms

Fail 11 Apr 2013 68,484 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 Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

play in n/s & o/s steering arms

Pass 18 Apr 2012 61,310 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Apr 2012 61,310 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 55,384 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

slight play in n/s steering rack

Pass 19 Apr 2010 51,245 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 47,082 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 35,387 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 23,419 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/r tyre tread low and damage to sidewall

Pass 10 Oct 2006 14,879 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 UCZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UCZ, 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 UCZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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