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AO03 FFV

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

75,842 mi
Last recorded75,842 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 FFV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 75,842 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2021 75,832 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2020 74,791 miles

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

heat shield insecure

Pass 5 Mar 2019 71,931 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 70,415 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 70,413 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 68,816 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 67,037 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 65,396 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 63,624 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 63,624 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 62,755 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2013 62,755 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 58,368 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

center rear seat belt under seat cover

Fail 8 Mar 2012 58,367 miles

Offside 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 coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

center rear seat belt under seat cover

Pass 2 Mar 2011 51,783 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 44,693 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2009 38,985 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 33,049 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 27,410 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 21,708 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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AO03 FFV 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 81%.

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 AO03 FFV, 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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AO03 FFV is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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