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AP53 KYE

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

91,965 mi
Last recorded91,965 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 KYE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2023 91,965 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front subframe corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear subframe axle corroded.

Pass 5 Dec 2022 91,703 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 91,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 91,278 miles

heavy corrosion to front subframe and rear axle

Pass 4 Dec 2020 90,880 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 90,360 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Dec 2019 90,360 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 89,867 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 89,001 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Dec 2016 87,794 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 86,305 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2014 85,188 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 76,446 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 68,077 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 60,825 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 53,505 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 48,486 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 38,633 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 31,338 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 24,052 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 KYE is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AP53 KYE, 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 KYE is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 December 2003.

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