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FA03 EPK

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Maroon Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

93,044 mi
Last recorded93,044 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 EPK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 93,044 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 93,042 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 77,619 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 77,619 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake efficiency low

Pass 26 Nov 2021 62,296 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre over 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s/f coil spring not correctly located but adequately seated

n/s/f tyre over 10 years old

o/s/f tyre over 10 years old

Fail 25 Nov 2021 62,295 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre over 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre over 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s/f coil spring not correctly located but adequately seated

n/s/f tyre over 10 years old

o/s/f tyre over 10 years old

Pass 26 Nov 2020 59,920 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

has sill covers fitted

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2019 58,854 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable frayed. (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust pipe rusty.

Fail 10 Jul 2019 58,854 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable frayed. (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust pipe rusty.

Pass 26 Jun 2018 56,696 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 54,540 miles

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

e/m/l light on

Pass 12 Jul 2016 51,507 miles

e/m/l light on

Pass 10 Jul 2015 51,080 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 51,059 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 48,425 miles

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

e/m/l light on

Pass 5 Jul 2013 47,995 miles

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

management light staying on

Pass 11 Jul 2012 47,721 miles

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

management light staying on

Pass 15 Jul 2011 46,601 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 38,378 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 38,354 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 13 Jul 2009 32,744 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear wiper missing

Pass 13 Jul 2009 32,744 miles

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

rear wiper missing

Pass 7 Jul 2008 30,833 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 29,405 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 29,385 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 28,268 miles

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

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

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 EPK is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Maroon with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EPK, 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 EPK is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 10 July 2003.

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