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AP53 KZR

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2022
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

97,140 mi
Last recorded97,140 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 KZR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2022 97,140 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 92,371 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 92,371 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 88,000 miles

Nearside Front Outer CV gaitor slightly deterioated

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive but the sill area has a plastic cover sill so not sure of extent of corroded area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 87,999 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer CV gaitor slightly deterioated

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive but the sill area has a plastic cover sill so not sure of extent of corroded area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 79,989 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 79,979 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2017 70,142 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

o/s/f tyre devoid of tread on both edges at time of test

wipers not parking

Fail 27 Jun 2017 70,142 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

o/s/f tyre devoid of tread on both edges at time of test

wipers poor and not parking

Pass 24 Jun 2016 60,114 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both in sides (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

wipers not parking propley

Fail 24 Jun 2016 60,114 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both in sides (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

wipers not parking propley

Pass 29 Jun 2015 47,387 miles

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Jun 2015 47,386 miles

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel lines corroded (/ fuel filter)_

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Dec 2014 45,048 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 45,042 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front discs look poor

Pass 9 Dec 2013 43,833 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 42,880 miles

front discs & pads starting to get in poor condition

Fail 13 Dec 2012 42,878 miles

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

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

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

front discs & pads starting to get in poor condition

Pass 6 Dec 2011 41,652 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f tyre starting starting to get thin outside edge

slight play in n/s/f inner steering arm

Fail 28 Nov 2011 41,652 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f tyre starting starting to get thin outside edge

slight play in n/s/f inner steering arm

Pass 2 Dec 2010 36,823 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 36,823 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 29,729 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 22,957 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 22,957 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear wiper torn.

Pass 3 Dec 2007 17,705 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 17,705 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2006 11,976 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 KZR is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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

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