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AR03 AET

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

122,807 mi
Last recorded122,807 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR03 AET
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 122,807 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2018 122,800 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 114,898 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 114,687 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 101,158 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 101,066 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side walls near lettering (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 90,816 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 86,647 miles

Advise both front tyres perishing on sidewalls.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

advise o/s door mirror damaged

Fail 10 Jun 2014 86,647 miles

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

Advise both front tyres perishing on sidewalls.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

advise o/s door mirror damaged

exhaust rear box deteriorated

Pass 10 Jun 2013 82,329 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 79,680 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 79,680 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 73,377 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 70,676 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

damage to n/s/r door

Fail 16 Jun 2010 70,676 miles

Rear Upper registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

damage to n/s/r door

Fail 10 Jun 2009 63,910 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 63,910 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 53,910 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 41,186 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 41,166 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 32,034 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 32,034 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)

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

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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AR03 AET is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 AR03 AET, 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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AR03 AET is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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