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FA03 UYL

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

64,754 mi
Last recorded64,754 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 64,754 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 64,753 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 59,175 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2017 59,173 miles

Nearside Front Inner 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 Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 55,730 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 55,728 miles

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both side (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Inner 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 54,286 miles

Both front cv gaiters are in poor condition

there is a small amount of play in n/s and o/s inner steering rack joints

Pass 15 Aug 2014 52,889 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2013 51,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

small amount of play in inner steering rack ends n/s

Pass 13 Aug 2013 51,091 miles

small amount of play in inner steering rack ends n/s

Pass 3 Sep 2012 48,181 miles

nearside front tyre worn heavy on edges but tread not cut as deep

offside front tyre worn low on edges

Fail 3 Sep 2012 48,180 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre worn heavy on edges but tread not cut as deep

offside front tyre worn low on edges

Pass 17 Aug 2011 44,439 miles

advisory on perivous test no315599321419

Fail 17 Aug 2011 44,438 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

airbag light on

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Fail 31 Aug 2010 41,148 miles

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

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

both rear tyre side walls deteriated

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake discs pitted

Pass 31 Aug 2010 41,148 miles

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

both rear tyre side walls deteriated

front brake discs pitted

Pass 25 Aug 2009 38,221 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2009 38,214 miles

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

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

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

Slight leak O/S C/V boot

Pass 18 Aug 2008 33,959 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2008 33,959 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2007 27,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 27,571 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 20,443 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 18,487 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 UYL is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol 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 UYL, 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 UYL is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 5 August 2003.

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