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AV03 SXY

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

112,643 mi
Last recorded112,643 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 SXY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2018 112,643 miles

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)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 102,776 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside 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)

n/s/f plastic arch slightly insecure

Fail 19 Jan 2017 102,773 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside 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)

n/s/f plastic arch slightly insecure

Pass 20 Jan 2016 92,535 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 92,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 81,910 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 71,260 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 61,418 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 61,418 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 53,709 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 53,709 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 47,857 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 40,133 miles

CUT IN INNER SIDEWALL OF O/S/F TYRE

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

Fail 13 Mar 2008 40,133 miles

CUT IN INNER SIDEWALL OF O/S/F TYRE

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 31,530 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Feb 2006 22,525 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Fail 21 Feb 2006 22,525 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

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 SXY is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 SXY, 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 SXY is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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