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FA03 VMP

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2022
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

98,955 mi
Last recorded98,955 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2021 98,955 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 98,936 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 87,823 miles

Offside Front Inner DRIVERS DOOR HANDLE BROKEN

Fail 18 Sep 2020 87,823 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Inner DRIVERS DOOR HANDLE BROKEN

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 71,360 miles

HANDBRAKE CABLES FRAYED

Fail 6 Aug 2019 71,360 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

HANDBRAKE CABLES FRAYED

Pass 9 Aug 2018 67,135 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 67,130 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 62,290 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2017 62,285 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 55,412 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 55,376 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 48,013 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 41,962 miles

rear tyres cracked and perrished

Fail 4 Jul 2014 41,690 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

rear tyres cracked and perrished

Pass 1 Jul 2013 38,211 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 28 Jun 2013 38,185 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 6 Jul 2012 35,391 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 32,522 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 32,522 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 29,405 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 29,375 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 26,179 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2009 26,179 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 20,425 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 15,439 miles

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

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

nearside inner driveshaft gaiter leaking grease

Pass 4 Jul 2006 11,200 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 11,200 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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 VMP is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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