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FB03 LBN

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,462 mi
Last recorded89,462 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB03 LBN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,195cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2014 89,462 miles

Oil leak

centre exhaust deteriorated

rear exhaust mounting rubber missing

Fail 19 Mar 2014 89,456 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

centre exhaust deteriorated

rear exhaust mounting rubber missing

Pass 14 Mar 2013 81,311 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

clutch pedal anti-slip pad missing

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 13 Mar 2013 81,311 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

clutch pedal anti-slip pad missing

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 21 Mar 2012 72,243 miles

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

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

centre exhaust deteriorated

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 3 Mar 2011 61,023 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 56,352 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 11 Mar 2010 56,352 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 52,001 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 52,001 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2008 48,438 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 33,860 miles

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

nail in n/s.rear tyre.

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 LBN is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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