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FB03 KYZ

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

101,647 mi
Last recorded101,647 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2023 101,647 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 101,647 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 100,627 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 100,627 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 99,754 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 98,685 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 97,097 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 97,097 miles

Nearside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 95,273 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 93,443 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 93,443 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 91,895 miles

Exhaust system very poor condition

Offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 12 Mar 2015 90,257 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 90,255 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/r brake grabbing.

rear exhaust box badly rusted.

Pass 4 Mar 2014 87,055 miles

Exhaust system poor condition,corroded around welds and seams and starting to blow.

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

Park brake cables may be starting to fray,unable to fully inspect with wheels on.

Fail 4 Mar 2014 87,055 miles

Exhaust system poor condition,corroded around welds and seams and starting to blow.

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

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

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

Park brake cables may be starting to fray,unable to fully inspect with wheels on.

Pass 5 Mar 2013 81,164 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 76,343 miles

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

Rear exhaust box very corroded

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 13 Mar 2012 76,339 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside front wiper blade in poor condition, starting to affect performance

Offside rear brake effort lower than nearside.

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

Rear exhaust box very corroded

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2011 71,230 miles

REAR EXHAUST BOX TATTY

Pass 2 Mar 2010 66,814 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 62,597 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 58,147 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 55,207 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 KYZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 KYZ, 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 KYZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 12 August 2003.

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