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FB03 KYV

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

128,264 mi
Last recorded128,264 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB03 KYV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 128,264 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Aug 2015 118,947 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

all brake pipes coated with grease unable to inspect fully

Fail 5 Aug 2015 118,919 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

all brake pipes coated with grease unable to inspect fully

Pass 2 Aug 2014 111,186 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 2 Aug 2014 111,186 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2013 103,225 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 103,213 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 95,682 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 85,465 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 75,039 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 75,039 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)

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

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

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)

tyre size 155/80/13t

Pass 3 Aug 2009 62,701 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 62,701 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 51,696 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 51,696 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 40,475 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 29,636 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 KYV is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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