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FA03 FSY

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

92,640 mi
Last recorded92,640 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 FSY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2015 92,640 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 83,944 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2013 80,699 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 74,231 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

engine management light on

Fail 17 Jul 2012 74,231 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

engine management light on

Pass 19 Jul 2011 68,002 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 62,372 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 55,755 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2009 55,755 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2008 47,749 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 47,749 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 42,151 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 37,306 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 FSY is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue 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 FSY, 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 FSY registered?

FA03 FSY is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 July 2003.

Is FA03 FSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA03 FSY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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