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AP52 BMY

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

126,304 mi
Last recorded126,304 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 BMY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2015 126,304 miles

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

Nearside Front wiper blade split but adequately clearing screen

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Dec 2015 126,304 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front wiper blade split but adequately clearing screen

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 110,542 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 91,541 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear 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)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 78,455 miles

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

baffles loose in rear exhaust silencer

Fail 20 Nov 2012 78,465 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

baffles loose in rear exhaust silencer

Pass 22 Dec 2011 72,270 miles

knock on steering

slight play in n/s inner rack joint

Fail 22 Dec 2011 72,269 miles

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

knock on steering

slight play in n/s inner rack joint

Pass 23 Dec 2010 65,014 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 65,014 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 57,722 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 49,948 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 41,800 miles

FRONT TYRES BAULD INNER EDGES.

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2008 41,800 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

FRONT TYRES BAULD INNER EDGES.

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 35,605 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 27,028 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 27,028 miles

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

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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AP52 BMY is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AP52 BMY, 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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AP52 BMY is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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