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FA02 NCV

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,598 mi
Last recorded106,598 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA02 NCV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 106,598 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 106,487 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

corrosion to fuel filler neck surround

engine emits tapping noise

exhaust front pipe flexible joint detiorated

exhaust heat shield insecure

handbrake inner cables corroded

n/s/f brake disc scored on outer edge

n/s/r fog lamp lens broken

o/s/f seat belt slow to return

o/s/r indicator defused

oil leak from engine

windscreen washers weak in operation

Pass 23 Oct 2015 100,728 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 100,727 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 95,435 miles

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

offside rear fog light unit cracked, advise

Fail 14 Feb 2015 95,435 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear fog light unit cracked, advise

Pass 22 Feb 2014 86,707 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2013 78,410 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 69,894 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 69,894 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 60,050 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 48,915 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 46,905 miles

condition of rear exhaust silencer

condition of rear number plate BORDERLINE

Fail 7 Apr 2009 46,845 miles

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

condition of rear exhaust silencer

condition of rear number plate BORDERLINE

Fail 7 Apr 2008 43,353 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 43,353 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 39,431 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 34,778 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 NCV is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NCV, 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 NCV is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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