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AU53 PXP

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

110,248 mi
Last recorded110,248 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 PXP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2020 110,248 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition front (3.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 90,422 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated gaiter pinholed and weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust rubber missing but box secure

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front steering rack end slight movement

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen crack (3.2 (a) (i))

outer sill covers fitted

wipers don't selfpark

Pass 27 Oct 2016 78,101 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 78,097 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 400,611 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 400,611 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi area (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 62,715 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 62,715 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

fuel tank retaining strap rusting

n/s/f tyre side wall wearing

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

centre ext. box been repaired

ext. system starting to rust in places

n/s/f tyre starting to get low on tread & wearing on edges

o/s/f seat covering wearing

plastic covers fitted over sils

rad. header tank low on water

surface rust on parts of susp.

Pass 14 Sep 2013 60,154 miles

exhaust flexible joint corroded.

Fail 9 Sep 2013 60,151 miles

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

exhaust flexible joint corroded.

Pass 7 Sep 2012 57,656 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 57,650 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 56,093 miles

slight knock in steering

Fail 25 Aug 2011 56,089 miles

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

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

slight knock in steering

Pass 7 Sep 2010 54,099 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 54,098 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 52,204 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 52,204 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 46,092 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 36,894 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 25,767 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 25,767 miles

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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AU53 PXP is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 AU53 PXP, 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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AU53 PXP is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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