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FA52 CUG

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

130,418 mi
Last recorded130,418 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA52 CUG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2018 130,418 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2018 130,199 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Exhaust corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner side wall

Pass 17 Feb 2017 118,710 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 107,833 miles

2 x Child seats Fitted in Rear of Vehicle (Outers) NOT Allowing full Inspection of seat belts

2 x Front Antiroll bar Link Gaitors (Uppers) Slightly Damaged

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 12 Feb 2016 107,833 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure Nut Loose (2.4.G.1)

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

2 x Child seats Fitted in Rear of Vehicle (Outers) NOT Allowing full Inspection of seat belts

2 x Front Antiroll bar Link Gaitors (Uppers) Slightly Damaged

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 98,073 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 89,739 miles

possible worn cv joint

Fail 13 Feb 2014 89,663 miles

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

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

possible worn cv joint

Pass 13 Feb 2013 80,172 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 8 Feb 2013 80,005 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Feb 2012 69,740 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 69,718 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 60,121 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 60,121 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 56,550 miles

exhaust corroded in places

nearside rear tyre uneven tread wear

Fail 4 Feb 2010 56,550 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

exhaust corroded in places

nearside rear tyre uneven tread wear

offside front inner cv boot clip loose

Pass 6 Feb 2009 49,167 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded in places

Pass 5 Feb 2008 36,471 miles

exhaust backbox outer skin heavily corroded

nearside front tyre wearing both edges

offside front tyre heavily worn on both edges

Fail 5 Feb 2008 36,471 miles

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

exhaust backbox outer skin heavily corroded

nearside front tyre wearing both edges

offside front tyre heavily worn on both edges

rear wiper blade rubber split

Pass 10 Feb 2007 27,427 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2007 27,427 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2006 21,675 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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FA52 CUG is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 FA52 CUG, 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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FA52 CUG is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 14 February 2003.

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