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AP53 JKN

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,762 mi
Last recorded143,762 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2011
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 JKN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2011 143,762 miles

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

n/s/f wheel arch plastic cover missing

Pass 5 Oct 2011 143,762 miles

n/s/f wheel arch plastic cover missing

Pass 18 Oct 2010 132,335 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly mishapen.

Fail 18 Oct 2010 132,335 miles

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

n/s/r tyre slightly mishapen.

Pass 11 Nov 2009 119,973 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 107,937 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 94,981 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Dec 2007 94,981 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Nov 2006 69,784 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 69,784 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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AP53 JKN is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 AP53 JKN, 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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AP53 JKN is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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