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AP52 FZR

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,927 mi
Last recorded101,927 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 FZR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 101,927 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has sidewall damage

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

Nearside Rear tyre has sidewall damage

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

both front brake discs slightly worn

both front tyres cracking slightly on tread

n/s/r wheel arch plastic trim insecure

rear wiper blade split

Fail 18 Sep 2017 101,927 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has sidewall damage

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

Nearside Rear tyre has sidewall damage

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid all (8.2.3)

both front brake discs slightly worn

both front tyres cracking slightly on tread

n/s/r wheel arch plastic trim insecure

rear wiper blade split

Pass 15 Aug 2016 97,399 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 97,399 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 96,346 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 96,346 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 95,424 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 94,217 miles

All tyres showing signs of cracking on treads

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear exhaust deterioating

Fail 28 Aug 2013 94,217 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

All tyres showing signs of cracking on treads

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear exhaust deterioating

Pass 13 Sep 2012 91,271 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 79,768 miles

COOLANT LEVEL LOW

nearside front drive shaft inner gaiter split

Pass 16 Jan 2008 65,819 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 50,950 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

REAR SEAT BASE INSECURE

Pass 11 Jan 2006 37,459 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 FZR is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FZR, 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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What year was AP52 FZR registered?

AP52 FZR is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 16 January 2003.

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