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AV53 CVB

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

85,996 mi
Last recorded85,996 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 CVB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2018 85,996 miles

E.M.L. on

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

both rear tyres slightly perished

rear wiper blade split

Fail 14 Apr 2018 85,996 miles

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

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)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

E.M.L. on

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

both rear tyres slightly perished

rear wiper blade split

Pass 28 Apr 2017 81,249 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2017 81,249 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 74,798 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 67,979 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 62,710 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 51,268 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 35,579 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 27,568 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 27,417 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 18,878 miles

both front tyres slightly perished

Pass 30 Jun 2009 11,439 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 10,902 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 9,900 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 8,981 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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AV53 CVB is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AV53 CVB, 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 AV53 CVB registered?

AV53 CVB is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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