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FA52 CUX

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

83,197 mi
Last recorded83,197 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA52 CUX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2014 83,197 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coolant level low

passenger mirror broken

Fail 26 Feb 2014 83,197 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coolant level low

passenger mirror broken

Pass 28 Feb 2013 79,223 miles

nearside door mirror glass broken

Fail 27 Feb 2013 79,221 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

nearside door mirror glass broken

Pass 2 Feb 2012 73,749 miles

Nearside rear tyre has slight `out of shape`.

Fail 1 Feb 2012 73,746 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Nearside rear tyre has slight `out of shape`.

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 69,234 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 65,001 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 61,918 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 55,683 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 46,019 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 35,713 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 35,154 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 CUX is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CUX, 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 CUX is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 6 February 2003.

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