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AV52 BBN

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

80,503 mi
Last recorded80,503 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 BBN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2015 80,503 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2015 79,892 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 61,515 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2014 61,515 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 52,472 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 52,470 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 51,109 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 50,392 miles

o/s/r + n/s/f tyres slightly weather on side walls

rear exhaust box surface corrosion (not blowing)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 48,171 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 45,953 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre perishing

rear number plate starting to de laminate

Fail 6 Jan 2010 45,953 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre perishing

rear number plate starting to de laminate

Pass 19 Jan 2009 43,118 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 39,604 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 35,603 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2006 29,932 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 29,932 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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AV52 BBN is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AV52 BBN, 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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AV52 BBN is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 7 January 2003.

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