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FA03 JVV

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,999 mi
Last recorded91,999 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 JVV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2021 91,999 miles

Nearside Front Body not fully secure arch (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 91,999 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Body not fully secure arch (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 84,521 miles

handbrake only just met requirments

Fail 29 Jul 2020 84,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

handbrake only just met requirments

Pass 23 Jul 2019 81,702 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 81,700 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 79,053 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 79,053 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 72,439 miles

Rear registration slightley loos but still secure

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 2 Aug 2017 72,439 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration slightley loos but still secure

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

parking brake cables corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2016 71,727 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 70,855 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 70,766 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 68,118 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 66,813 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre perished in tread

Fail 8 Jul 2013 66,812 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre perished in tread

Pass 10 Jul 2012 65,717 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine timing chain noisey

rear tyres have cracks in tread not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 30 Jun 2011 63,889 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre has crack in between tread pattern

Pass 22 Jul 2010 58,408 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 22 Jul 2009 53,385 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 53,385 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 50,086 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 44,820 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 37,105 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 JVV is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 JVV, 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 JVV registered?

FA03 JVV is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 22 July 2003.

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