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FA03 KTE

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,453 mi
Last recorded86,453 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 KTE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 86,453 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 84,141 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 80,365 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 77,502 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 69,647 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 69,647 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 55,870 miles

Rear EXHAUST OUTER CASSING CORRODED

Fail 12 Jul 2021 55,868 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail TOP MOUNT INCORRECTLEY FITTED (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear EXHAUST OUTER CASSING CORRODED

Pass 7 Jul 2020 50,307 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 50,304 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2019 43,272 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 37,287 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm+wearing thin on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 27,464 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 27,464 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 26,741 miles

slight noise from n/s rear wheel bearing

Fail 29 Jun 2016 26,709 miles

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

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

slight noise from n/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 2 Jul 2015 25,860 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 24,378 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 23,225 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 22,239 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 22,239 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2011 21,164 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 21,164 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 19,939 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 19,328 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 18,576 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 16,969 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 13,755 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 KTE is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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