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Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
water pump noisy
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front of box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear around fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front of box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear around fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
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 (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
play in steering
slight blow from exhaust
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (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 (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
play in steering
slight blow from exhaust
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH REAR (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Tyre Ware On Inner Edge Both Front
Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front To Rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Tyre Ware On Inner Edge Both Front
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust mounting broken
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust mounting broken
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nail in offside rear tyre
rear exhaust mounting broken
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nail in offside rear tyre
rear exhaust mounting broken
rear exhaust mounting broken off
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
rear exhaust mounting broken off
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsa?
Based on 26,893,546 MOT tests across 2,075,660 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AO53 YWV is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.
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 YWV, 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 YWV is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 19 November 2003.
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