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FA03 KUY

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

164,514 mi
Last recorded164,514 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2013 164,514 miles

exhaust has corrosion

n/s/f steering arm has slight play

o/s/f steering arm has slight play

rear wiper

Pass 28 Nov 2012 147,807 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Nov 2012 147,778 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r fog lamp damaged

Pass 5 Dec 2011 127,797 miles

Oil leak

timing belt history

Fail 5 Dec 2011 127,797 miles

Centre Front Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Oil leak

timing belt history

Pass 26 Oct 2010 110,258 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 110,258 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 97,653 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 97,652 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 78,975 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 4 Sep 2007 66,689 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 66,689 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 57,939 miles

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

Offside Front 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 KUY is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KUY, 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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What year was FA03 KUY registered?

FA03 KUY is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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