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FB03 KJU

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

118,622 mi
Last recorded118,622 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 118,622 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 114,422 miles

Both rear tyre treads bald edges

Mid exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 13 May 2015 114,422 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both rear tyre treads bald edges

Mid exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Apr 2014 106,524 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 95,425 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 95,425 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 88,437 miles

slight play in n/s/f steering tie-rod

Fail 16 May 2012 88,437 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

slight play in n/s/f steering tie-rod

Pass 12 May 2011 78,025 miles

creak from steering poss rack area no play or stiffness detected advise further investigation

engine lamp on

play nearside front drop link

play nearside steering arm

slight blow rear of middle box plus corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2010 73,717 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)

Fail 6 Apr 2010 73,575 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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)

Fail 2 Apr 2009 65,484 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

exhaust midddle section flexi join mesh coming away.

Pass 2 Apr 2009 65,484 miles

exhaust midddle section flexi join mesh coming away.

Pass 2 Apr 2008 56,328 miles

front pads getting low

rear box corroded plus slight blow

Fail 2 Apr 2008 56,328 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front pads getting low

rear box corroded plus slight blow

Pass 3 Apr 2007 45,281 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 KJU is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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