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AP03 BVW

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

53,157 mi
Last recorded53,157 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 BVW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 53,157 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre and rear sections. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust flexy section deteriorated.

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Cable across rear axle. (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 48,896 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 44,171 miles

Engine management light on

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 44,163 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine management light on

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 39,633 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 33,975 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 33,974 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 30,327 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

engine management fault light on

parking brake cable corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2018 30,314 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center box (7.1.2)

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

engine management fault light on

parking brake cable corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2017 29,130 miles

engine managment light on

Fail 30 Mar 2017 29,115 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 28,566 miles

engine management light on

wiper rubbers split

Pass 26 Mar 2015 27,821 miles

engine management light on

Pass 25 Apr 2014 27,148 miles

engine management light on

o/s headlight needs attention soon

Fail 25 Apr 2014 27,147 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

engine management light on

o/s headlight needs attention soon

Pass 12 Apr 2013 26,547 miles

wipers need attention

Pass 13 Apr 2012 25,303 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 4 Apr 2011 22,897 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 4 Apr 2011 22,897 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 20,009 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 17,043 miles

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

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

eml on

stains on fuel filter

Pass 24 Jun 2008 15,555 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 12,560 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 12,560 miles

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

front no plate slightly damaged.

Pass 3 Jul 2006 9,827 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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AP03 BVW is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 AP03 BVW, 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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AP03 BVW is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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