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FA52 WHV

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

121,205 mi
Last recorded121,205 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA52 WHV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2017 121,205 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Fail 6 Apr 2017 121,205 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Engine oil leak

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

Fail 18 Jan 2017 120,850 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint inner tie bar (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush track end rod (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 112,645 miles

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

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint Inner Tie Bar (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jan 2016 112,366 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint Inner Tie Bar (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 102,212 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 97,125 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 90,817 miles

nearside front suspension top swivel bearing very knotchy could be partially siezed

rear exhaust silencer very tatty

Fail 22 Nov 2012 90,817 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front suspension top swivel bearing very knotchy could be partially siezed

rear exhaust silencer very tatty

Pass 28 Nov 2011 85,466 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 85,466 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres perished

Pass 10 Nov 2010 78,519 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 71,876 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 71,876 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 66,220 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 66,220 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 32,114 miles

front tyres worn on edges

rear tyres cracking

Pass 6 Feb 2007 24,828 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 18,374 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 WHV is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WHV, 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 WHV is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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