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FA03 HZU

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

164,403 mi
Last recorded164,403 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 HZU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2019 164,403 miles

Front wheel arch trims missing

Fail 7 Oct 2019 164,403 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Front wheel arch trims missing

Pass 11 Apr 2018 150,237 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Rear exhaust mounting missing

Fail 3 Apr 2018 149,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Rear exhaust mounting missing

Pass 18 Apr 2017 136,811 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 18 Apr 2017 136,811 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber mount missing (7.1.1)

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

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 14 Apr 2016 119,545 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

oil leak

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 13 Apr 2016 119,503 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

oil leak

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 17 Apr 2015 104,235 miles

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

exhaust rear box in poor condition

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 3 Apr 2014 96,355 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 96,355 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 90,906 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 90,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 83,359 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2012 83,321 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 69,666 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 69,661 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2009 58,735 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 58,512 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2008 42,266 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 42,260 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 31,397 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 22,595 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 HZU is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 HZU, 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 HZU is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 22 August 2003.

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