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FA02 NBZ

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

156,512 mi
Last recorded156,512 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA02 NBZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2020 156,512 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Mar 2019 149,594 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 146,946 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 142,436 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2017 142,436 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

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

Fail 12 Oct 2015 142,028 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

oil leak

steering rack ends have slight play

Pass 7 Oct 2014 132,931 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 122,726 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 110,256 miles

advise nearside rear handbrake cable showing signs of starting to fray

Fail 15 Oct 2012 110,256 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise nearside rear handbrake cable showing signs of starting to fray

Fail 7 Aug 2012 110,189 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2011 106,804 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 108,270 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 95,585 miles

Front number plate slightly discoloured.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 5 Aug 2009 95,574 miles

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

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

Front number plate slightly discoloured.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 9 Aug 2008 78,877 miles

centre rear seat belt not fitted

Fail 7 Aug 2008 78,802 miles

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

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

centre rear seat belt not fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2007 66,697 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 52,497 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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FA02 NBZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FA02 NBZ, 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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FA02 NBZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 8 August 2003.

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