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AP52 BNV

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

71,398 mi
Last recorded71,398 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 BNV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2020 71,398 miles

surface rust (rear)

Pass 29 Mar 2019 68,034 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 68,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2018 63,432 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 61,684 miles

both front tyres showing inner edge wear 185/55/15v

o/s/r tyre showing inner edge wear

subframes ,steering & suspension components showing surface corrossion

Pass 3 May 2016 59,419 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 59,419 miles

Steering pivot point has excessive play UJ Loose on steering colum (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 56,639 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 56,624 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 52,824 miles

both front coil springs & rear axle assembly showing corrossion

n/s mirror glass broken

o/s wiper torn

Fail 25 Apr 2014 52,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front coil springs & rear axle assembly showing corrossion

n/s inner cv gaiter leaking grease

o/s wiper torn

Pass 30 Apr 2013 47,729 miles

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

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

tracking may be needed.

tyre size 185/55vr15 budget.

Pass 9 May 2012 41,519 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 36,366 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 32,688 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 May 2009 30,983 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2009 30,981 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 May 2008 28,866 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 26,623 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 26,373 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2006 23,963 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 23,963 miles

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 BNV is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AP52 BNV, 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 BNV is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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