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AV52 FXH

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

130,225 mi
Last recorded130,225 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 FXH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2014 130,225 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Oct 2014 130,178 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 122,496 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

O/s/f tyre uneven tread wear

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 6 Oct 2013 122,445 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

O/s/f tyre uneven tread wear

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 112,685 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2012 112,547 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

Serious engine noise (suspect waterpump)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 102,635 miles

centre exhaust box blowing

clutch pedal anti slip missing

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s front anti roll bar link gaiter split

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak

Fail 20 Sep 2011 102,554 miles

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

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

centre exhaust box blowing

clutch pedal anti slip missing

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s front anti roll bar link gaiter split

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2010 93,548 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 86,553 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 86,553 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2008 78,746 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

n/s/f inner c.v. boot split

Fail 30 Dec 2008 78,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

n/s/f inner c.v. boot split

Pass 27 Dec 2007 68,247 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 53,603 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2006 53,603 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2005 38,687 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 FXH is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 FXH, 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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What year was AV52 FXH registered?

AV52 FXH is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 6 January 2003.

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