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FA03 KTL

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

127,672 mi
Last recorded127,672 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2023 127,672 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s and n/s head lamps poor image (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s front steel brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower suspension arm back bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire insecure (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s rear tyre cracking on outer wall

Pass 1 Dec 2022 123,797 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear to front pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 123,793 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear to front pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 119,629 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 119,629 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side brake cable seized (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 114,674 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 114,674 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 109,604 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 109,604 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 105,108 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 105,108 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 101,512 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 101,512 miles

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 98,072 miles

Both rear tyres have cracks in the tread

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded into flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 98,072 miles

Both rear tyres have cracks in the tread

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded into flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 94,755 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 94,709 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 91,720 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 88,909 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2012 82,903 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

offside front coil spring broke but still secure

Pass 28 Nov 2012 82,903 miles

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

offside front coil spring broke but still secure

Pass 10 Nov 2011 73,380 miles

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

offside rear tyre starting to perish.

Pass 2 Dec 2010 72,353 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2010 72,353 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 71,320 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 71,307 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 70,120 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 58,826 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 44,703 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2006 44,412 miles

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

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

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 KTL is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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

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