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AV52 FYG

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

44,683 mi
Last recorded44,683 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 FYG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2012 44,683 miles

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

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

n/s inner cv boot split

Fail 8 Feb 2012 44,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.3.2c)

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

n/s inner cv boot split

Pass 23 Dec 2010 39,083 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 38,142 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear fog lamp damage

rear tyres cracking up

rear wiper worn

Pass 25 Feb 2010 38,142 miles

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

rear fog lamp damage

rear tyres cracking up

rear wiper worn

Fail 25 Feb 2009 36,577 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

front pads low

rear tyres cracking up

rear wiper split

Pass 25 Feb 2009 36,577 miles

front pads low

rear tyres cracking up

rear wiper split

Pass 21 Feb 2008 35,076 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 35,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 33,767 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 30,430 miles

rear number plate discoloured. advise replacing

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 FYG is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FYG, 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 FYG registered?

AV52 FYG is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 18 February 2003.

Is AV52 FYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV52 FYG shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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