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FA03 CPX

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

139,327 mi
Last recorded139,327 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2015 139,327 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

rear hand brake cables corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2015 139,327 miles

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

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

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

rear hand brake cables corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2014 133,771 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2013 133,674 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside 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)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 Dec 2012 124,604 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 118,392 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 110,633 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 98,242 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 90,342 miles

keep check on front pad life

Pass 10 Jul 2008 81,999 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 68,372 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 60,260 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 60,620 miles

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

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 CPX is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CPX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FA03 CPX registered?

FA03 CPX is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 July 2003.

Is FA03 CPX safe to buy?

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