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FA03 OEW

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

110,069 mi
Last recorded110,069 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 OEW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 110,069 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 107,400 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 103,984 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front play in inner track rod

Offside Front wiper blade starting too split

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 14 Apr 2015 100,955 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 100,955 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 98,934 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Mar 2014 98,934 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres slightly worn on the inside edge

Pass 2 Aug 2013 95,252 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 88,876 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 3 Aug 2012 88,876 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 82,818 miles

front brake pads getting low

rear tyres tread cracking

Pass 6 Aug 2010 76,520 miles

slight scratches/stone chips front screen

Pass 8 Jun 2009 66,148 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

gear linkage required soon

Pass 8 May 2008 56,441 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 May 2008 56,441 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2007 48,440 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 48,440 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 27,331 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 OEW is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OEW, 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 OEW is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 7 August 2003.

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