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AO53 ZHK

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

132,904 mi
Last recorded132,904 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 ZHK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2016 132,904 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 132,904 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 118,199 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s drop links (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 118,194 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s drop links (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 108,867 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated.

Fail 5 Sep 2014 108,867 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated.

Pass 5 Sep 2013 100,833 miles

Front both steering arms got slight play

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 83,041 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Sep 2012 83,041 miles

Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 75,893 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 74,516 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 71,201 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 68,053 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 68,053 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 62,520 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 62,519 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 57,728 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 57,728 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 48,621 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 ZHK is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ZHK, 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 ZHK is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 6 December 2003.

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