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AV53 CVL

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

111,776 mi
Last recorded111,776 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 CVL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 111,776 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front fog lamp inoperative

Nearside Front the has slight edge wear

Offside Rear tyre has hi/ low sections of tread and is getting low

front brake discs are showing signs of wear

nearside side repeater is insecure

slight play noticed in steering

Fail 8 Sep 2020 111,776 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front fog lamp inoperative

Nearside Front the has slight edge wear

Offside Rear tyre has hi/ low sections of tread and is getting low

front brake discs are showing signs of wear

nearside side repeater is insecure

Pass 3 Sep 2019 103,606 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch trim loose

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) possible rack ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 103,606 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front wheel arch trim loose

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) possible rack ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 92,753 miles

both rear tyres showing hi/low spots

exhaust pipework rusty in places & rear silencer rusty with minor blow

front discs showing wear

noise from steering cowling area, further investigation advised,no obvious external fault evedent at time of test

slight play n/s steering rack

Fail 15 Aug 2018 92,753 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no image (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres showing hi/low spots

exhaust pipework rusty in places & rear silencer rusty with minor blow

front discs showing wear

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge 185/55/15h

unable to fully test steering system due to worn components,suspect play in o/s steering arm inner balljoint

Pass 7 Sep 2017 81,198 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES SHOWING HIGH LOW SPOTS 185/55/15H

FRONT DISCS WORN

Fail 5 Sep 2017 81,114 miles

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

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

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

BOTH REAR TYRES SHOWING HIGH LOW SPOTS 185/55/15H

FRONT DISCS WORN

HANDBRAKE PERFORMANCE ONLY JUST MOT LEGAL

Pass 30 Aug 2016 67,788 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD IS INSECURE

O/S FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL IS CUT

SILL COVERS FITTED

Fail 30 Aug 2016 67,788 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD IS INSECURE

O/S FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL IS CUT

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

SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 17 Aug 2015 58,387 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 50,678 miles

Fuel filter corroded.

Near-side rear tyre showing cracks in bottom of tread.

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Aug 2013 43,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 43,850 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 37,730 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 31,189 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 23,455 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 17,096 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 17,096 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 13,604 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 9,740 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 6,056 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 CVL is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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