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FB03 FMA

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

64,845 mi
Last recorded64,845 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB03 FMA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2015 64,845 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 63,230 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2011 61,532 miles

noise from timing belt area

rear washers inop

varius oil leaks

wheel trims damaged

Fail 22 Aug 2011 61,532 miles

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

coolant level low

engine managment light on

noise from timing belt area

rear washers inop

signs of water in engine

varius oil leaks

wheel trims damaged

Pass 18 Aug 2010 59,394 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 59,343 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 56,682 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 56,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 54,160 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 54,160 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s inner c/v boot split

Pass 19 Mar 2008 44,832 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 36,213 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 28,448 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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FB03 FMA is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 FB03 FMA, 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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FB03 FMA is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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