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AP53 KZM

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

112,289 mi
Last recorded112,289 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 112,289 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

side skirts at time of test

Pass 9 Aug 2018 102,108 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 98,579 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 91,416 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 80,385 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 74,139 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 74,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 67,094 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 3 Jun 2013 67,092 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Off side rear brake sticking slightly

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 59,709 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front brake discs slightly pitted

n/s/f steering arm has slight play

n/s/f tyre perished

Fail 4 Feb 2012 59,709 miles

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front brake discs slightly pitted

n/s/f steering arm has slight play

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 8 Feb 2011 56,665 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 50,664 miles

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

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Feb 2010 50,664 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 40,979 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2009 40,979 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 35,309 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 28,392 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 28,392 miles

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

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 KZM is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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