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AP03 JPY

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

164,549 mi
Last recorded164,549 miles
Recorded on8 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 JPY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2015 164,549 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 160,510 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Sill covers fitted

Fail 17 Apr 2014 160,471 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Sill covers fitted

Fail 21 Mar 2014 160,367 miles

Lower Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 152,916 miles

ECU lamp indicating a system fault or faults

Front brake discs rusted on the edges of the friction surfaces

Front brake flex hose ferrules rusted

Front brake pads badly worn

Front road springs rusty

Front windscreen damaged within the swept area

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front wing trim missing

Offside door mirror insecure but not likely to fall off

Offside number plate lamp apears to be dim

Offside rear tyre perished

Play in the nearside track rod ball joint

Rear brake flex hose ferrules rusted

Slight play in the offside front anti-roll bar linkage lower ball joint

Steering feels slightly heavier to the right than the left (at the steering wheel)

Fail 20 Mar 2013 152,816 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

ECU lamp indicating a system fault or faults

Front brake discs rusted on the edges of the friction surfaces

Front brake flex hose ferrules rusted

Front brake pads badly worn

Front road springs rusty

Front windscreen damaged within the swept area

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front wing trim missing

Offside door mirror insecure but not likely to fall off

Offside number plate lamp apears to be dim

Offside rear tyre perished

Play in the nearside track rod ball joint

Rear brake flex hose ferrules rusted

Slight play in the offside front anti-roll bar linkage lower ball joint

Steering feels slightly heavier to the right than the left (at the steering wheel)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 140,176 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside inner rack end play

tracking checks due to uneven tyre wear

Fail 5 Mar 2012 140,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside inner rack end play

tracking checks due to uneven tyre wear

Pass 22 Mar 2011 129,482 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 129,482 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

centre rear seat belt stuck in

front wipers do not park

Pass 26 May 2010 117,043 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

centre rear seatbelt comes out slowly and notchy but retracts ok and inertia system operational

rear no plate slight water ingress

Pass 17 Jun 2009 102,219 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

electric power assist steering showing early signs of failure

rr no plate slight discoloured

Pass 23 Jun 2008 84,602 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 68,833 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 52,204 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 52,204 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 JPY is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AP03 JPY, 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 JPY is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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