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FA03 CNC

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,466 mi
Last recorded65,466 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 CNC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2019 65,466 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 65,466 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 62,025 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Pass 9 Jun 2017 58,736 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 53,989 miles

Offside Front tyre low on edges and punctured close to inner edge

Pass 29 Apr 2015 48,188 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 48,187 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Near side front tyre unevenly worn on inner edge

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 42,873 miles

nearside washer jet is not working, engine has no water in it and is showing signs of a water leak from the top hose and radiator, front exhaust box is holed.

rear exhaust box is corroded, down pipe flexi is broken, nearside inner c.v. gator is split, front antiroll bar nearside link top balljoint gator is split.

Pass 12 Sep 2012 34,650 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

engine oil leak

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2012 34,650 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

engine oil leak

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2011 29,615 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 23,676 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 27 Jul 2010 23,676 miles

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

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 19,060 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 14 May 2008 15,063 miles

nearside front tyre damaged/split outer sidewall.

nearside rear tyre damaged/split outer sidewall.

Pass 6 Mar 2007 8,133 miles

interior mirror missing

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 CNC is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CNC, 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 CNC is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 9 July 2003.

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