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AX03 SUV

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

132,383 mi
Last recorded132,383 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 SUV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2020 132,383 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 128,301 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 118,368 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 104,585 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2017 104,585 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure OUTER EDGE (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 97,518 miles

o/s/f shock absorber has leaked oil

o/s/f tyre is deteriorated in the limes of tread

steering rack inner joints have play

Fail 15 Feb 2016 97,518 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake application uneven slow to increase (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

brake discs are wearing - lipped and corroded

exhaust heatshield is insecure and rattling

n/s/f tyre tread is stepped/mis-shaped

o/s/f shock absorber has leaked oil

o/s/f tyre is deteriorated in the limes of tread

steering rack inner joints have play

Pass 20 Feb 2015 92,155 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 86,673 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 May 2013 77,860 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 May 2013 77,817 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 May 2012 62,357 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 62,357 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 61,509 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 49,067 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 39,928 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 35,777 miles

rear tyres wearing inner edges uneven

Pass 6 Jun 2008 31,133 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 25,813 miles

offside front tyre on 2mm †nearside front tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm

Pass 14 Jun 2006 21,796 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 21,796 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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AX03 SUV is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AX03 SUV, 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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AX03 SUV is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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