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FA52 EEB

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,078 mi
Last recorded100,078 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2020 100,078 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light wing repeater (4.4.1 (b) (i))

clutch anti slip rubber missing

Fail 20 Feb 2020 100,077 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn + gaiter split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light wing repeater (4.4.1 (b) (i))

clutch anti slip rubber missing

Pass 1 Feb 2019 94,197 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 91,868 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 87,773 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Feb 2016 84,681 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 30 Jan 2016 84,582 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

slight oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2015 81,328 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 78,436 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 78,436 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 75,726 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 71,320 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Jan 2012 71,161 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 Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s/front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Jan 2011 62,377 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 62,377 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 52,728 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 43,504 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 35,042 miles

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

advise both rear tyres starting to go out of shape

Fail 25 Jan 2008 35,042 miles

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

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

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

advise both rear tyres starting to go out of shape

Pass 20 Jan 2007 28,360 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 22,282 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 EEB is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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