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FA03 CSF

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

86,175 mi
Last recorded86,175 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2018 86,175 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 84,097 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 81,235 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Jul 2016 81,235 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 74,825 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 70,396 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2014 70,396 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 65,353 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 58,341 miles

Child seat fitted to O/S/R

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Sill covers fitted

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Jul 2012 58,341 miles

Child seat fitted to O/S/R

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Sill covers fitted

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Jun 2011 50,794 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Jun 2010 44,061 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

offside outer sill under side painted we silicone

Fail 19 Jun 2010 43,950 miles

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

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

offside outer sill under side painted we silicone

Pass 25 Jun 2009 36,883 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 30,027 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 23,163 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 16,437 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 CSF is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 CSF, 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 CSF is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 15 July 2003.

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