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AP52 GBE

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

100,220 mi
Last recorded100,220 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 100,220 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 100,220 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 96,326 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 89,984 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 85,256 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 24 Apr 2013 85,256 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2012 82,335 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2012 82,335 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 25 May 2011 74,740 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 74,637 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2010 67,606 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 67,606 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2009 64,329 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 64,329 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 64,329 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front tyres on 1.6 mm of tread

Both rear indicators faded

Pass 26 Nov 2008 51,049 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 51,049 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s inner and outer cv boots in very poor condition

Pass 12 Dec 2007 41,973 miles

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)

sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Dec 2007 41,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2006 34,592 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 34,578 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2005 27,145 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 GBE is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 GBE, 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 GBE is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 22 January 2003.

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