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AP03 DKV

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

100,587 mi
Last recorded100,587 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 DKV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 100,587 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 30 Nov 2018 100,587 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 96,510 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Dec 2016 91,483 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 88,414 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 84,775 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 80,085 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Dec 2013 80,085 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 74,496 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 68,736 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Fail 16 Dec 2011 68,736 miles

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

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 62,929 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 62,929 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 57,657 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2009 57,657 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 49,180 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 39,889 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 24,563 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 DKV is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 DKV, 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 DKV is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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