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FA03 VLU

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

121,219 mi
Last recorded121,219 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 VLU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2022 121,219 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 119,541 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 111,127 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 111,127 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2018 104,558 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracks

Fail 17 Sep 2018 104,421 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre cracks

Pass 6 Oct 2017 96,407 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 95,680 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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)

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

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

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

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 88,598 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 81,979 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2014 73,727 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 69,598 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2013 69,598 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2012 65,232 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 18 Apr 2011 61,186 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2011 61,168 miles

Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 53,906 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 53,906 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 52,501 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 46,690 miles

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

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)

sill over covers fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2008 41,537 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 25,475 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 VLU is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VLU, 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 VLU is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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