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AO53 URV

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

83,371 mi
Last recorded83,371 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 URV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 83,371 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash cam ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on innerfedge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 83,327 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash cam ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on innerfedge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 72,116 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2024 72,116 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 71,921 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective defective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction indicating a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 62,561 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 55,006 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 49,196 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Nov 2021 49,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Dec 2020 46,187 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 42,966 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 37,406 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 37,392 miles

exhaust system corroded

play in anti roll bar drop links

Fail 28 Feb 2018 37,390 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

exhaust system corroded

play in anti roll bar drop links

Pass 6 Mar 2017 37,380 miles

corrosion underside

parking brake weak

Fail 2 Mar 2017 37,379 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre side wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

corrosion underside

offside rear tyre perished/cracking and close to legal limit

parking brake weak

Pass 3 Mar 2016 36,917 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play column (2.1.5)

both rear tyres cracked and perished

centre brake light not working

exhaust system corroded

general underside corrosion

Fail 3 Mar 2016 36,917 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play column (2.1.5)

both rear tyres cracked and perished

centre brake light not working

exhaust system corroded

general underside corrosion

Pass 3 Mar 2015 35,549 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 34,321 miles

exhaust system corroded slightly

front brake discs worn

offside front anti roll bar drop link gator split

rear tyres perished/deteriorated

slight corrosion underside of car in places

Pass 5 Mar 2013 33,463 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 32,409 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 31,252 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 30,061 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 28,891 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 27,698 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 26,315 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 24,906 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006

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

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

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)

high level stop lamp not working.

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 URV is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 URV, 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 URV is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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