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AT53 BHO

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

116,585 mi
Last recorded116,585 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT53 BHO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 116,585 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front exhaust flexi in poor condition

front tyres cutting out

fuel pipes low

Fail 19 Apr 2018 116,585 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported main (3.6.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front exhaust flexi in poor condition

front tyres cutting out

fuel pipes low

Pass 6 Mar 2017 109,540 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly damaged rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 109,434 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly damaged rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 105,185 miles

n/s/f inner rack end has slight play.

Fail 2 Mar 2016 105,158 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f inner rack end has slight play.

Pass 2 Mar 2015 100,911 miles

All exhaust clamps badly corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyres worn

n/s/f inner track rod end has slight play

Fail 2 Mar 2015 100,911 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

All exhaust clamps badly corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyres worn

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

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

n/s/f inner track rod end has slight play

Pass 4 Mar 2014 95,892 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 87,723 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 81,759 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 81,759 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 69,004 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 57,244 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 48,508 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 37,316 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wall damage

Pass 29 Nov 2006 28,123 miles

n/s/f tyre has sidewall damage

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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AT53 BHO is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 AT53 BHO, 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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AT53 BHO is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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