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AV52 FVU

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

104,802 mi
Last recorded104,802 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 FVU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2021 104,802 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 104,801 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 99,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top, slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 99,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top, slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 85,900 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn smooth inner edge

Fail 20 May 2019 85,900 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring missing and directional control affected (5.3.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn smooth inner edge

Pass 24 May 2018 77,566 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end has slight play

Fail 23 May 2018 77,566 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end has slight play

Pass 23 Jun 2017 68,871 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 68,870 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 58,636 miles

light scratches on windscreen

Pass 16 Jun 2015 53,175 miles

Front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen showing light scratches

Fail 15 Jun 2015 53,171 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen showing light scratches

Pass 1 Jul 2014 43,048 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

all brake pipes been greased up not allowing thourough inspection

engine noisy on start up, suspect starter motor fault

exhaust system heavily corroded

marks on front screen

Pass 15 Jul 2013 35,098 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 35,098 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

centre exhaust deteriorated

o/s outer c.v. boot stretched and out of shape

o/s/f tyre has cracks on the sidewall

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear wiper blade split

wipers worn and smearing the windscreen

Pass 10 Jul 2012 34,066 miles

1.n/s front tyre worn low on tread and worn on edges 2.blow on centre exhaust close to limit

Pass 11 Jul 2011 32,547 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 30,462 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 30,443 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 28,119 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 May 2008 24,635 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 21,519 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 21,513 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2006 18,203 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 FVU is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 AV52 FVU, 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 FVU is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 12 February 2003.

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