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2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,774 mi
Last recorded88,774 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2021 88,774 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 86,131 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 83,166 miles

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

Rear axle rusty

Fail 19 Jan 2019 83,077 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear axle rusty

Pass 8 Feb 2018 77,669 miles

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

Central exhaust box deteriorating

Front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front driveshaft slight side movement

Fail 1 Feb 2018 77,530 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Central exhaust box deteriorating

Front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front driveshaft slight side movement

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Feb 2017 72,502 miles

Central exhaust deteriorating + blowing

Front exhaust pipe deteriorating

Front heat shield insecure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 3 Feb 2017 72,306 miles

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

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

Central exhaust deteriorating + blowing

Front exhaust pipe deteriorating

Front heat shield insecure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 67,268 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe & box (7.1.2)

Front exhaust deteriorating

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front wiper rubber split ends

windscreen washer bottle top missing

Pass 19 Jan 2015 61,790 miles

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

washer bottle top missing

Fail 19 Jan 2015 61,789 miles

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

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

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

washer bottle top missing

Pass 10 Feb 2014 55,983 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear wiper inoperative

Fail 6 Feb 2014 55,919 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear exhaust deteriorating

rear wiper inoperative

Pass 8 Feb 2013 50,038 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

front reg plate slight deterioration

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 13 Feb 2012 46,490 miles

rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 10 Feb 2012 46,475 miles

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

rear exhaust deteriorating

o/s rear door child lock active

Pass 10 Feb 2011 44,631 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 7 Feb 2011 44,587 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 41,843 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

small bulge o/s front tyre outer wall

Pass 10 Feb 2009 39,360 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 11 Feb 2008 37,949 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 33,829 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 33,821 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 28,290 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 EAP is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EAP, 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 EAP is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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