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AV03 ZZR

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

85,625 mi
Last recorded85,625 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 85,625 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroding (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 85,622 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear silencer has 2 support mounts missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroding (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 79,281 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 70,894 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 70,880 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 64,896 miles

slight play in both front suspension droplinks

Pass 31 Jul 2014 60,115 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 55,607 miles

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

clutch pedal anti-slip pad missing

near side front wheel arch trim damaged

Fail 25 Jul 2013 55,544 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 50,194 miles

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

near side front wheel arch trim damaged

Fail 30 Jul 2012 50,194 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

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

near side front wheel arch trim damaged

Pass 19 Jul 2011 44,719 miles

N/S/F bumper corner damaged but not exposing sharp edges

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2011 44,719 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/F bumper corner damaged but not exposing sharp edges

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

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

o/s mirror damaged but does not affect view

rear wiper split

Pass 1 Jul 2010 37,981 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 37,981 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 31,396 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 31,396 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

centre and rear exhaust sections leaking

Pass 7 Jul 2008 23,619 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 18,662 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre tread nearing wear indicator bars

Pass 6 Jul 2006 14,916 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 ZZR is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ZZR, 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 ZZR is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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