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FA03 GXX

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

112,923 mi
Last recorded112,923 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2016 112,923 miles

Both rear tyres perished/cracked across tread.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Sep 2015 99,846 miles

Nearside Rear sill trim loose

Fail 14 Sep 2015 99,465 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear sill trim loose

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

coolant level low

Pass 9 Oct 2014 88,695 miles

Bodywork covers missing on nearside of vehicle.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

FRont exhaust flexi pipe corroded / deteriating.

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

Screw in nearside rear tyre tread.

Fail 3 Oct 2014 88,367 miles

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

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

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

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

Bodywork covers missing on nearside of vehicle.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

FRont exhaust flexi pipe corroded / deteriating.

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

Screw in nearside rear tyre tread.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 76,744 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2013 76,744 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 65,960 miles

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

knocking through steering but no play detected

Fail 5 Sep 2012 65,960 miles

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

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

knocking through steering but no play detected

Pass 11 Aug 2011 61,059 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 56,120 miles

misshapen inner edge offside rear tyre

Fail 11 Aug 2010 56,120 miles

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

misshapen inner edge offside rear tyre

Fail 11 Aug 2009 50,039 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 50,039 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 43,513 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 36,527 miles

REAR SILENCER CORRODED

Pass 18 Jul 2006 27,289 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 GXX is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GXX, 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 GXX is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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