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AV53 CYX

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

76,274 mi
Last recorded76,274 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 CYX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 76,274 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2025 76,274 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 76,090 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2024 76,090 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high both headlights. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 75,800 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 75,305 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 74,731 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 74,233 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 73,664 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 72,817 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2018 72,817 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link rod (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 71,480 miles

Coolant leak water pump area ()

Pass 16 Sep 2016 69,725 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box and rear pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 69,725 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box and rear pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 67,396 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 67,396 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 64,376 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 64,376 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

coolant leaking from radiator and water pump ??

Pass 19 Sep 2013 61,874 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 19 Sep 2013 61,874 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 59,129 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 59,129 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 55,918 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 51,059 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 51,059 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 14 Sep 2009 44,768 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 44,768 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 39,374 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 33,839 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 33,839 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 27 Sep 2006 24,064 miles

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 24,064 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 CYX is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AV53 CYX, 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 CYX registered?

AV53 CYX is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 2 October 2003.

Is AV53 CYX safe to buy?

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