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FA03 FSV

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

49,855 mi
Last recorded49,855 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 FSV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2022 49,855 miles

Front subframe & suspension components corroded

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing offside & nearside casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle & suspension components corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2022 49,854 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade insecure (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Front subframe & suspension components corroded

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing offside & nearside casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle & suspension components corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2021 43,397 miles

Both front tyres wearing on the edges

Front subframe & suspension components are corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle & suspension components are corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2021 43,397 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front & centre (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Front & centre exhaust is very corroded

Front subframe & suspension components are corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle & suspension components are corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2020 41,733 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 38,394 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 38,392 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2018 33,727 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 27,890 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 27,888 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 23,449 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 23,449 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 18,444 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 18,444 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 14,683 miles

back box blowing

rear tyres spliting

Pass 15 Jul 2013 50,902 miles

rear tyres spliting

Pass 13 Jul 2012 13,646 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 12,842 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 12,234 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 11,302 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 15 Jul 2008 10,190 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 18 Jul 2007 8,598 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 7,114 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 FSV is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FSV, 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 FSV is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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