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AU53 PXV

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

67,593 mi
Last recorded67,593 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 PXV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 67,593 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

oil leak

Fail 6 May 2016 67,593 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage rear bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2014 63,161 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 55,403 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2013 55,403 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 50,460 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2012 50,421 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2011 45,287 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 35,139 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 35,139 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fail 22 Aug 2009 29,503 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 29,503 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 19,070 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 19,070 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 13,590 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 16 Sep 2006 10,904 miles

front tyres on 3-4mm

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 PXV is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver 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 AU53 PXV, 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 PXV is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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