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FB03 KYG

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,763 mi
Last recorded112,763 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB03 KYG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2020 112,763 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2020 112,752 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 108,722 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

centre silencer heat shield loose but not likely to fall off

Pass 30 Jan 2018 103,746 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2018 103,681 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases leaking from flexi pipe and leaking from back box. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm wearing on inside edge also. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside edge also. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 92,319 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc been hot

Fail 26 Jan 2017 92,319 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front 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 broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc been hot

Nearside Rear wheel bearing not checked

Pass 7 Jan 2016 80,305 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 80,305 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2015 70,011 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2015 69,680 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

o/s inner cv boot leaking grease but not insecure

Pass 24 Jan 2014 59,472 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 59,472 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 57,464 miles

nearside front tyre on 2 mm

Pass 14 Aug 2012 52,652 miles

exhaust blowing in two places

indicator stalk worn

Pass 17 Aug 2011 47,129 miles

middle exhaust starting to rust and rear box

Pass 17 Aug 2010 42,197 miles

middle and rear exhaust starting to rust

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 18 Aug 2009 35,811 miles

exhaust starting to rust

Pass 14 Aug 2008 30,542 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

rear exhaust starting to rust

Pass 14 Aug 2007 26,711 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 23,235 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 KYG is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KYG, 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 KYG is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 21 August 2003.

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