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FA03 OEX

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,881 mi
Last recorded66,881 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 OEX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2017 66,881 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 68,334 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 58,814 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 53,824 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 53,818 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 49,526 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 49,526 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 45,387 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 41,992 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 36,698 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 30,647 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 30,647 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 25,811 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 21,941 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 21,941 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 16,906 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 OEX is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OEX, 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 OEX registered?

FA03 OEX is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 15 August 2003.

Is FA03 OEX safe to buy?

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