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AR03 GEE

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

72,964 mi
Last recorded72,964 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR03 GEE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2022 72,964 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

mist of oil sump area

Fail 15 Aug 2022 72,959 miles

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

mist of oil sump area

Pass 4 Oct 2021 68,191 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 60,715 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 54,890 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake only just met requirements

Pass 9 Oct 2018 51,048 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 48,961 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 44,360 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small blow on front of box (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 33,368 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 33,368 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 22,299 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 3 Jul 2013 11,526 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

nearside front tyre outer sidewall deteriorated

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall deteriorated

offside front tyre outer sidewall deteriorated

offside rear tyre outer sidewall deteriorated

Fail 24 Jun 2013 11,352 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

nearside front tyre outer sidewall deteriorated

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall deteriorated

offside front tyre outer sidewall deteriorated

offside rear tyre outer sidewall deteriorated

Pass 30 May 2012 10,601 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 10,601 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 10,556 miles

Cracks in Tread on all tyre

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 10,444 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 10,409 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 10,221 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 9,863 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 9,693 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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AR03 GEE is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AR03 GEE, 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 GEE is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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