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FA03 BBV

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

56,777 mi
Last recorded56,777 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 BBV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 56,777 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2025 56,777 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 55,645 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall`s cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 55,645 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall`s cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 54,680 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 54,680 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 53,714 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 52,739 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 52,065 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 51,391 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 50,035 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 50,035 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Offside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 48,669 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 48,669 miles

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

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

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 4 Nov 2016 47,118 miles

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1n)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 45,148 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 43,299 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 11 Nov 2014 43,299 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 19 Nov 2013 40,899 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 39,376 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 13 Nov 2012 39,376 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 38,498 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 36,767 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 35,043 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 35,043 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracking on the side wall but not to the cords

offside front wheel rim slight damage on the inner edge

Pass 13 Dec 2008 33,777 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 33,777 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)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2007 32,685 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 31,372 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 29,976 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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FA03 BBV is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FA03 BBV, 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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FA03 BBV is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 4 August 2003.

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