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FA03 KUP

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

97,235 mi
Last recorded97,235 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2020 97,235 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

back box corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2019 91,858 miles

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

back box corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2018 84,754 miles

slight oil leak around engine area

rear suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust corroded

slight play in both front shocker top mounts

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 25 Sep 2018 84,740 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust corroded

rear suspension components corroded

slight oil leak around engine area

slight play in both front shocker top mounts

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 20 Sep 2017 78,851 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 78,756 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 3 Sep 2016 71,051 miles

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs worn

Fail 31 Aug 2016 71,051 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs worn

Pass 1 Sep 2015 64,210 miles

Clutch pedal rubber pad is missing.

Nearside Front Tyre is showing cracks around the tread.

Rear Number plate is damaged but registration is still visable

Fail 28 Aug 2015 64,210 miles

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

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)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washer system not working. (8.2.3)

Clutch pedal rubber pad is missing.

Nearside Front Tyre is showing cracks around the tread.

Rear Number plate is damaged but registration is still visable

Fail 22 Aug 2014 56,891 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 56,891 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 52,509 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 47,669 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre Cracks on Outer Wall but not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 31 Jul 2012 47,668 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre Cracks on Outer Wall but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 6 Jul 2011 45,281 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 43,984 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 43,894 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 41,545 miles

nearside & offside front tyres worn on shoulders & cracking on tread

nearside & offside rear tyres worn below limit on shoulders & cracking on sidewalls (tread limit 1.6mm)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 39,235 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2008 39,234 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 35,272 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 35,238 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 30,298 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 KUP is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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