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AD03 FYH

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

86,976 mi
Last recorded86,976 miles
Recorded on27 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 FYH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2014 86,976 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 86,904 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 May 2013 72,004 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Clutch pedal rubber pad missing

Exhaust middle box very rusty and blowing slightly

Front brake flex hose ferrules rusted

Front windscreen wiper park function faulty

Nail within the tread area of the offside front tyre

Nearside rear shock absorber tube very rusty

Offside rear shock absorber showing slight signs of leakage

Rear brake flex hose ferrules very rusty

Pass 17 May 2012 61,358 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre perished, dot03

Fail 17 May 2012 61,358 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished, dot03

Pass 25 May 2011 56,560 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres on 2mm

nearside front brake disc corroded

Fail 25 May 2011 56,560 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front brake disc corroded

Pass 24 May 2010 50,321 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 50,251 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2009 45,317 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 45,317 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 May 2008 40,562 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 40,439 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2007 35,373 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 28,260 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 28,260 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (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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AD03 FYH is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 AD03 FYH, 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 AD03 FYH registered?

AD03 FYH is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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