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AP52 BNX

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,110 mi
Last recorded107,110 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 BNX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2020 107,110 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged cut in outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2020 107,110 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn inner rack arm play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged cut in outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 98,633 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2019 98,633 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side low (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel low (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 91,939 miles

Nearside Slight play in steering arm

Offside Slight play in steering arm

fuel filter badly corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2018 91,939 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Slight play in steering arm

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

Offside Slight play in steering arm

fuel filter badly corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2017 84,055 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear wheel bearing is slightly noisy.

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs,wearing thin. (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Feb 2017 83,988 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer section corroded and leaking. (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working both rear. (1.1.C.1d)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear wheel bearing is slightly noisy.

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs,wearing thin. (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 79,977 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 70,731 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 70,731 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 60,893 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres side walls perished

n/s/ door mirror glass cracked

Fail 11 Jan 2014 60,806 miles

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

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres side walls perished

hand brake stiff to operate

Fail 26 Jan 2013 52,155 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 52,155 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 46,080 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s mirror glass poor condition in places

Fail 27 Jan 2012 46,080 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

center section of exhaust poor in places

n/s mirror glass poor condition in places

Pass 26 Jan 2011 37,133 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 25 Jan 2011 37,133 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 25,713 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2010 25,713 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 22,688 miles

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

nearside rear tyre becoming worn

side skirts preventing full inspection of sills

Pass 28 Jan 2008 19,106 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 15,593 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 31 Jan 2006 11,885 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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AP52 BNX is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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