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AP53 KXF

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

104,611 mi
Last recorded104,611 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 KXF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2017 104,611 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 100,665 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside front tyre, slightly worn on both edges

offside front tyre, slightly worn on the inner edge

Fail 17 Nov 2016 100,664 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside front tyre, slightly worn on both edges

offside front tyre, slightly worn on the inner edge

Pass 1 Dec 2015 93,332 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 86,452 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Dec 2014 86,452 miles

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 81,633 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres edges slightly worn

Fail 19 Dec 2013 81,632 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres edges slightly worn

Pass 29 Nov 2012 77,388 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in steering rack

Fail 29 Nov 2012 77,388 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 17 Nov 2011 72,593 miles

slight play in both sides steering rack

Pass 15 Nov 2010 62,649 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 59,470 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 59,429 miles

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

n/side c/v gaiter slightly insecure

n/side rear tyre slightly out of round

surface corrosion on front brake disc inner faces

Pass 20 Nov 2008 49,223 miles

corrosion ridge on front brake inner edges

front brakes slightly unbalanced, rec/insp

n/side c/v gaiter throwing grease slightly, rec/insp

sills covered by trims

Fail 20 Nov 2008 49,223 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

corrosion ridge on front brake inner edges

front brakes slightly unbalanced, rec/insp

n/side c/v gaiter throwing grease slightly, rec/insp

sills covered by trims

Pass 23 Nov 2007 40,145 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2007 40,145 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 27,815 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 27,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

both front tyres on wear limit

n/side rear brake effort slightly down

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 KXF is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 KXF, 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 KXF is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 December 2003.

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