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AU03 ZGM

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

117,847 mi
Last recorded117,847 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 ZGM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2015 117,847 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 107,788 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 107,738 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 98,277 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 93,038 miles

Engine coolant level low.

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 17 Apr 2012 93,037 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Engine coolant level low.

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 12 Apr 2011 71,364 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

anti slip clutch rubber missing.

wipers operating but need to be switched off at the correct position so not obstruct drivers view.

Fail 12 Apr 2011 71,364 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

anti slip clutch rubber missing.

wipers operating but need to be switched off at the correct position so not obstruct drivers view.

Pass 30 Mar 2010 59,204 miles

nearside front inner c.v gaiter split

Pass 15 Apr 2009 52,340 miles

wipers not self parking.

Fail 15 Apr 2009 52,340 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

wipers not self parking.

Pass 17 Apr 2008 43,467 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

wipers not parking correctly

Fail 17 Apr 2008 43,465 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

wipers not parking correctly

Pass 2 Apr 2007 24,186 miles

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

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

O/S DRIVESHAFT INNER CV JOINT LOSING GREASE

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 16,053 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 16,053 miles

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

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

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

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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AU03 ZGM is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AU03 ZGM, 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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AU03 ZGM is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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