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FB03 KZR

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

102,870 mi
Last recorded102,870 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 102,870 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 102,316 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded slightly (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play also play in steering rack end (2.2.B.1f)

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

reverse lights not working

Fail 8 May 2018 102,316 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded slightly (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play also play in steering rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

reverse lights not working

Pass 9 May 2017 101,883 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also corroded (7.1.2)

Coolant leak water pump area ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded slightly (2.4.C.1b)

clutch pedal rubber missing

had to disconnect reverse light switch wiring (lights on constant)

Fail 9 May 2017 101,883 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also corroded (7.1.2)

Coolant leak water pump area ()

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded slightly (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

clutch pedal rubber missing

had to disconnect reverse light switch wiring (lights on constant)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 101,462 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 100,849 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 100,849 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2014 99,825 miles

centre exhust in poor condition,not blowing.

Fail 15 May 2014 99,825 miles

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

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

centre exhust in poor condition,not blowing.

Pass 25 Apr 2013 98,636 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2012 95,465 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 95,465 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 95,273 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 95,273 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 91,379 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 91,379 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

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

EXHAUS SYSTEM IN POOR CONDITION

REAR SERVICE BRAKE READINGS VERY LOW AND PARKING BRAKE FAILED NEEDS ATTENTION TO REAR BRAKES

Pass 23 Jun 2009 87,372 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 83,621 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 83,621 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 68,664 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 49,044 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 KZR is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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