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FA03 KSF

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

65,580 mi
Last recorded65,580 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 KSF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2017 65,580 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Mar 2017 65,580 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 58,870 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 58,870 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 52,625 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 42,917 miles

front brake discs poor

Fail 21 Mar 2014 42,917 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

front brake discs poor

Pass 19 Apr 2013 32,221 miles

Front wipers not good condition

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 19 Apr 2013 32,221 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front wipers not good condition

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 31,352 miles

rattle from steering column

Fail 27 Jul 2012 31,352 miles

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

all four tyres perishing and starting to split

rattle from steering column

Pass 7 Jul 2011 29,949 miles

o/s/f interior door handle stiff to operate

Fail 7 Jul 2011 29,949 miles

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

o/s/f interior door handle stiff to operate

Pass 21 Jul 2010 28,572 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 27,024 miles

offside front interior door handle loose

offside inner washer jet aim

rear wiper blade split

Fail 29 Jun 2009 27,024 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

offside front interior door handle loose

offside inner washer jet aim

rear wiper blade split

Pass 16 Jul 2008 24,848 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 24,847 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres have cuts on side wall not to cords

Pass 21 Jul 2007 22,669 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 22,657 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 20,228 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 KSF is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KSF, 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 KSF is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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