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FB03 KHW

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

110,434 mi
Last recorded110,434 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2014 110,434 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 97,571 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 97,481 miles

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

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

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)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 85,187 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 79,514 miles

Slight play in o/s of steering rack.

Fail 10 Aug 2011 79,514 miles

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

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

Front brake pad's wearing thin.

Slight play in o/s of steering rack.

Pass 3 Aug 2010 72,693 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 72,693 miles

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

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

o/s front tyre on legal limit

Pass 10 Aug 2009 65,280 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 65,070 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

centre exhaust box rusty

Pass 11 Aug 2008 54,172 miles

n/s rear tyre worn out of shape

play in n/s of steering rack

Pass 13 Aug 2007 45,731 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Aug 2006 38,705 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 38,705 miles

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

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 KHW is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FB03 KHW, 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 KHW is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 8 August 2003.

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