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FB03 KVX

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

73,830 mi
Last recorded73,830 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB03 KVX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2014 73,830 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 73,825 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 65,762 miles

steering feels slightly lighter to the right than the left

Pass 3 Sep 2012 64,414 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 64,331 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 58,859 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 58,859 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 54,645 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 18 Aug 2010 54,644 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

steering pulls to the left slightly

wipers split on ends

Pass 21 Jul 2009 48,528 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2009 48,528 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 37,311 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 37,311 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 29,898 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 KVX is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KVX, 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 KVX is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 18 August 2003.

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