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FA03 HYX

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,738 mi
Last recorded116,738 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 HYX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2020 116,738 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer cv boot perished

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 May 2019 112,840 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 112,840 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2018 108,592 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 106,385 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 May 2017 104,431 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear silencer corroded

Slight play in o/s front steering arm

Pass 6 May 2016 100,945 miles

OS wiper clearing up to drivers view

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 29 Apr 2015 97,868 miles

Oil leak

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 97,868 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 92,653 miles

NSR & OSR tyres cracked and perished

Nail in OSR tyre

OS wiper not clearing all of driver's view

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 May 2013 86,950 miles

Nail in OSR tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 May 2013 86,950 miles

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

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

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

Nail in OSR tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 May 2012 81,779 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 81,779 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 77,412 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 77,409 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 69,451 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 60,269 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 60,269 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 52,512 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Jul 2008 52,498 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 43,904 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 35,449 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 35,289 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front Brake lining(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 HYX is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HYX, 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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What year was FA03 HYX registered?

FA03 HYX is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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