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FA52 CUO

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,642 mi
Last recorded83,642 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA52 CUO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2013 83,642 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre cracking around tread.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 18 Apr 2013 83,642 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre cracking around tread.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 74,053 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2012 74,053 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 62,608 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 52,127 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 46,152 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 45,700 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 44,780 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 44,100 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 44,100 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2006 39,948 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 CUO is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FA52 CUO, 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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What year was FA52 CUO registered?

FA52 CUO is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 11 February 2003.

Is FA52 CUO safe to buy?

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