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AV03 HKW

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

101,141 mi
Last recorded101,141 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 HKW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 101,141 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Wiper incomplete

Fail 5 Apr 2018 101,141 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Wiper incomplete

Pass 3 Mar 2017 95,016 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2016 90,520 miles

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)

sill covers fitted .front wheel arch trims missing

Fail 10 Mar 2016 90,487 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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)

sill covers fitted .front wheel arch trims missing

Pass 26 Mar 2015 85,434 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 85,418 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 81,339 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 81,339 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 75,165 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 64,459 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Mar 2012 64,457 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 53,297 miles

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

front brake discs and pads worn low

Fail 22 Mar 2011 53,297 miles

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

front brake discs and pads worn low

Pass 28 Mar 2010 44,400 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 32,844 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 32,844 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

rear wiper split

sideskirts fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2008 24,248 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 24,248 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre has a cut but not yet to fail criteria.Check soon replace when needed

rear wiper blade split

sideskirts fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2007 8,995 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 6,548 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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AV03 HKW is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AV03 HKW, 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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AV03 HKW is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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