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FB03 LAE

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

91,808 mi
Last recorded91,808 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 91,808 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 91,807 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 88,468 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

steering rack damp

Fail 19 Oct 2016 88,466 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

steering rack damp

Pass 7 Oct 2015 81,309 miles

Nearside mirror glass missing

Nearside wiper end split

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

intermittent fault with self park on wipers

items removed from drivers view

oil leak

Fail 7 Oct 2015 81,309 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside mirror glass missing

Nearside wiper end split

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

intermittent fault with self park on wipers

items removed from drivers view

oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2014 76,105 miles

oil leak

Fail 3 Oct 2014 76,105 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2013 66,515 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

mid exhaust rubber broken

o/s/r tyre out of shape perrished and worn low

Fail 30 May 2013 66,245 miles

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

mid exhaust rubber broken

o/s/r tyre out of shape perrished and worn low

Pass 29 Jun 2012 61,276 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2012 61,222 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 54,770 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 52,044 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 48,039 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 44,656 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 41,579 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 13 Aug 2007 41,579 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 31,251 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 LAE is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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