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FA03 EEW

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

165,672 mi
Last recorded165,672 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 EEW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2015 165,672 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2015 165,581 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 148,211 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 148,210 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 343,633 miles

n/s/f inner steering arm has slight play

Fail 6 Jun 2013 343,633 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f inner steering arm has slight play

Fail 5 Jun 2012 127,278 miles

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

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

Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey.

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

Pass 5 Jun 2012 127,278 miles

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

Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey.

Pass 8 Jun 2011 123,192 miles

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2010 116,086 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2010 116,086 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 103,861 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 90,166 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 90,166 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 71,508 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 53,506 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 53,506 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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 EEW is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,686cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 EEW, 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 EEW is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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