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AU53 RKK

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

143,900 mi
Last recorded143,900 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 RKK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2019 143,900 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 141,915 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake cable slightly frayed

Pass 25 Sep 2017 137,870 miles

Nearside Front Lower rear bush Suspension arm rubber bush bonding starting to fail STRONG ADVISE

Nearside Front Outer side wall of Tyre has ply or cords almost exposed STRONGE ADVISE

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

Oil leak from pressure switch ()

Pass 28 Sep 2016 134,653 miles

kerb damage to n/s front tyre outer sidewall

oil leak

slight play and knock in n/s inner rack joint

slight play in n/s bottom ball joint

Fail 28 Sep 2016 134,653 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear exhaust mount corroded off (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

kerb damage to n/s front tyre outer sidewall

oil leak

slight play and knock in n/s inner rack joint

slight play in n/s bottom ball joint

Pass 7 Sep 2015 126,644 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering arm joint (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 126,644 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering arm joint (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 114,285 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

indicator switch

Pass 5 Sep 2013 100,572 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 100,527 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 81,505 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 59,427 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 59,427 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 59,391 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 59,384 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2010 52,997 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 52,997 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 45,178 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2009 45,178 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 39,245 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 32,548 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 32,548 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 25,808 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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AU53 RKK is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 RKK, 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 RKK is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 13 September 2003.

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