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FA03 BKJ

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,740 mi
Last recorded93,740 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 93,740 miles

advise heat shield insecure

Fail 11 Aug 2016 93,672 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

advise heat shield insecure

Pass 23 Jul 2015 88,561 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 84,924 miles

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

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

advise free play to offside steering arm

Pass 30 Jul 2013 76,972 miles

7 pin towbar electrics fitted, non-testable item

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake pipes oxidising

cuts in o/s/f tyre outer sidewall

engine noisey

Fail 30 Jul 2013 76,972 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

7 pin towbar electrics fitted, non-testable item

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake pipes oxidising

cuts in o/s/f tyre outer sidewall

engine noisey

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 14 Aug 2012 65,953 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2012 65,953 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 60,130 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 59,925 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside inner c.v boot split

wiper blades poor

Pass 13 May 2009 52,364 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 52,363 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2008 44,959 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 38,220 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 38,220 miles

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

REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

Pass 15 May 2006 26,757 miles

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

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 BKJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FA03 BKJ, 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 BKJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 8 July 2003.

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