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AP52 FZT

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

100,242 mi
Last recorded100,242 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 100,242 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 97,684 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 97,681 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 94,786 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides of vehicle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2023 94,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake valve leaking under bonnet brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides of vehicle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 91,687 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 88,761 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 87,039 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 84,412 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 81,037 miles

Both front tyres cracking

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Sep 2017 77,461 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 73,392 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 66,626 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 66,626 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)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 58,563 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Aug 2014 58,562 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 51,606 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 47,497 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Sep 2012 47,497 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Sep 2011 43,375 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 40,733 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 38,393 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 32,517 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 27,489 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 21,340 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 15,345 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 FZT is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 FZT, 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 FZT registered?

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

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