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AV53 CZB

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

73,043 mi
Last recorded73,043 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 CZB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 73,043 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 13 Dec 2017 73,032 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle silencer holed (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer holed (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Jun 2017 65,621 miles

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

Damage to tailgate

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

Fail 8 Jun 2017 65,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Damage to tailgate

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 59,401 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 9 Jan 2017 59,401 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 7 Jan 2017 59,389 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 40,728 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of brake disc BORDERLINE (3.5.1i)

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

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

n/s/r brake pipe ferrule slightly corroded

o/s/r brake pipe ferrule slightly corroded

used internal adjuster to recheck headlamp aim

Pass 10 Sep 2014 28,505 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust back box corroded

nearside rear tyre has cracks in tread on inner & outer edges

offside rear tyre has cracks in tread on inner & outer edges

play in nearside front steering rack arm

play in offside front steering rack arm

Pass 23 Sep 2013 23,649 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 22,981 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 21,956 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 20,606 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 19,250 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 16,897 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 14,176 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 11,276 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 CZB is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 CZB, 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 CZB is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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