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FA03 GXV

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2019
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,269 mi
Last recorded89,269 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2018 89,269 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside front outer cv boot loose

Pass 9 Dec 2017 68,670 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 1 Dec 2017 68,670 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Nov 2016 45,667 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 45,278 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 45,278 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 43,825 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 43,713 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear tyres perished

Pass 8 Jan 2014 41,903 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 14 Jan 2013 39,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 39,794 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 38,500 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 34,950 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2011 34,950 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 32,255 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 29,410 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 27,856 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 27,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 25,537 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 22,720 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 GXV is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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