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AO53 USN

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

53,030 mi
Last recorded53,030 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 USN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 53,030 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

parts of structure and suspension at earlier stages of corrosion

Fail 22 Sep 2020 53,028 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

parts of structure and suspension at earlier stages of corrosion

Pass 6 Sep 2019 52,950 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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 Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front head lights cleaned on test

Pass 11 Sep 2018 52,765 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective toprn at edges (3.4 (b) (i))

headlamp lenses cleaned on test

Pass 27 Sep 2017 50,327 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear and nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

headlight glasses becoming poor

offside front tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Sep 2017 50,327 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear and nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

headlight glasses becoming poor

offside front tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2016 49,182 miles

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Fail 21 Sep 2016 49,182 miles

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

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2015 47,101 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Sep 2015 47,101 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2014 44,581 miles

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2013 41,626 miles

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Sep 2013 41,626 miles

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

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2012 37,588 miles

both front anti roll bar link dust covers split

nearside rear tyre cracking/perished & tred becoming stepped

side skirts preventing full inspection

Pass 29 Sep 2011 33,665 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2011 33,665 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside and offside rear tyres cracking on outer sidewall

rear wiper blade split

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2010 29,117 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 24,107 miles

front and rear number plates becoming deteriorated.

Pass 19 Sep 2008 18,751 miles

nail in n/s rear tyre

Pass 10 Sep 2007 12,492 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 6,247 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 USN is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 USN, 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 USN is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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