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AU53 RKO

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Gold Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,112 mi
Last recorded111,112 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 RKO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 111,112 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides, (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Obligatory mirror slightly loose n/s mirror slightly loose. (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside mirror cover taped over, no sharp edges,

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears, (5.2.3 (e))

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

Pass 10 May 2018 109,778 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge,

Offside mirror cover damaged but taped over, no sharp edges at time of test.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides, tyres worn unevenly on inner edges, (4.1.E.1)

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

Fail 4 May 2018 109,778 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides, (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge,

Offside mirror cover damaged but taped over, no sharp edges at time of test.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides, tyres worn unevenly on inner edges, (4.1.E.1)

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

Pass 25 Apr 2017 106,971 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear beside fuel tank, (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides, all ferrules, (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides, (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

Pass 11 Apr 2016 104,188 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 1 Apr 2016 104,096 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 27 Apr 2015 101,555 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

center exhaust silencer deteriorated.

exhaust center heat shield insecure.

fuel filter very corroded but not leaking at time of test.

plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

Pass 27 Apr 2015 101,555 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

center exhaust silencer deteriorated.

exhaust center heat shield insecure.

fuel filter very corroded but not leaking at time of test.

plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

Pass 29 Apr 2014 98,576 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 95,784 miles

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

Handbrake cable corroded!!!!

Fail 10 Jun 2013 95,777 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)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 89,929 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

screen damaged,not affecting drivers view

Pass 14 Jun 2011 83,164 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 13 Jun 2011 83,164 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 11 Jun 2010 69,829 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2010 69,829 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 58,566 miles

cv joints noisey on lock

exhaust rusty

Fail 8 Sep 2008 51,420 miles

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

centre exhaust outer skin corroded and slight blow.

front no plate delaminating.

o/s/ hand brake cable frayed.

Pass 8 Sep 2008 51,420 miles

centre exhaust outer skin corroded and slight blow.

front no plate delaminating.

o/s/ hand brake cable frayed.

Pass 14 Sep 2007 41,063 miles

rear tyres started to perish

Pass 12 Sep 2006 31,027 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)

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 RKO is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Gold with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AU53 RKO, 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 RKO is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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