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FA03 KTJ

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

147,448 mi
Last recorded147,448 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2017 147,448 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2017 147,448 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2017 147,440 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

offside and nearside rear tyres perished

Pass 30 Nov 2016 138,805 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack in tread

handbrake only just passed

Fail 28 Nov 2016 138,805 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres starting to crack in tread

handbrake only just passed

Pass 17 Dec 2015 130,237 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 17 Dec 2015 130,237 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 13 Nov 2014 122,083 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s inner c.v. boot split

Pass 12 Nov 2013 116,832 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s inner c.v boot split

Fail 11 Nov 2013 116,828 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s inner c.v boot split

Pass 15 Nov 2012 108,533 miles

offside front tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 18 Nov 2011 99,456 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

nearside front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Pass 24 Nov 2010 89,721 miles

only just within exhaust emmision limits

Fail 24 Nov 2010 89,721 miles

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

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

only just within exhaust emmision limits

Pass 25 Nov 2009 81,705 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 78,626 miles

steering column worn and knocking. rear seat back rest insecure. front pads 60% worn and discs in poor condition. o/s front tyre close to legal limit

Fail 3 Apr 2009 78,616 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

steering column worn and knocking. rear seat back rest insecure. front pads 60% worn and discs in poor condition. o/s front tyre close to legal limit

Pass 3 Apr 2008 67,251 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 50,967 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 50,960 miles

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

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

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 41,446 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 KTJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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