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AV52 FYD

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

35,767 mi
Last recorded35,767 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 FYD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 35,767 miles

REAR BACK BOX STARTING TO CORROD

Fail 29 May 2025 35,767 miles

REAR BACK BOX STARTING TO CORROD

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2024 34,483 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM HEAVILY CORRODED FRONT TO REAR

Pass 12 May 2023 33,533 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 30,483 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 25,878 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 25,341 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 23,935 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 23,367 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 22,776 miles

Offside Front tyre low on pressure

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 May 2016 22,041 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 21,245 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 21,243 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 22 May 2014 20,187 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 19,159 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 17,951 miles

rear exhaust has a small hole and only just met requirement

top of battery wet and in danger of shorting out

Pass 23 May 2011 16,468 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 14,780 miles

all four tyres are old and cracking

rear exhaust has small hole and is corroded and should be replaced

Pass 26 May 2009 13,655 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 11,552 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 8,309 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 5,759 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 FYD is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FYD, 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 FYD registered?

AV52 FYD is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 February 2003.

Is AV52 FYD safe to buy?

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