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FA03 YNY

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

19,898 mi
Last recorded19,898 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 YNY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 19,898 miles
Fail 7 May 2026 19,885 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 17,696 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 13,296 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 12,890 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 12,707 miles

Front both headlamp lenzs milky

Pass 23 Jul 2021 12,397 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 12,029 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 11,659 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 11,282 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 10,838 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 10,427 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 10,018 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 9,640 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 9,637 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 9,255 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 8,861 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 8,469 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 28 Jul 2010 7,986 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 7,639 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 7,268 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 6,891 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 5,952 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 5,952 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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 YNY is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YNY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FA03 YNY registered?

FA03 YNY is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 2 August 2003.

Is FA03 YNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA03 YNY shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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