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AV03 ZZG

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

108,936 mi
Last recorded108,936 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 ZZG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2013 108,936 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 108,931 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 95,677 miles

Front pads low

O/S Rear tyre tread getting low

Fail 10 Jan 2012 95,677 miles

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

Front pads low

O/S Rear tyre tread getting low

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 83,429 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 83,429 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 76,043 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

ns front outer tyre wall perished

ns headlight lense deteriorating

ns rear outer tyre wall perished

os front outer tyre wall perished

Fail 14 Apr 2010 76,043 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

ns front outer tyre wall perished

ns headlight lense deteriorating

ns rear outer tyre wall perished

os front outer tyre wall perished

Pass 13 Jun 2008 63,908 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)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

advise front number plate cracked

advise nearside inner drive shaft gaiter split

advise offside front anti roll bar end link gaiter split

Fail 13 Jun 2008 63,908 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)

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)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

advise front number plate cracked

advise nearside inner drive shaft gaiter split

advise offside front anti roll bar end link gaiter split

Fail 28 May 2008 63,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2007 53,230 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 53,230 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 42,088 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 ZZG is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ZZG, 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 ZZG is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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