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FB03 LFV

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

67,098 mi
Last recorded67,098 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2010
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2010 67,098 miles

Advise Items have been removed from windscreen for M.O.T Purposes.

Advise N/S/F Inner C.V Boot split.

Advise N/S/F and O/S/F Wing mirrors have been repaired with tape.

Advise both front headlamp aims are on lower limit.

Advise front brake disc's.

Advise grease around O/S/F C.V Gator but found no leaks.

Advise rear brake imbalance is just acceptable.

Advise rear number plate.

Fail 1 Mar 2010 67,097 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Advise Items have been removed from windscreen for M.O.T Purposes.

Advise N/S/F Inner C.V Boot split.

Advise N/S/F and O/S/F Wing mirrors have been repaired with tape.

Advise both front headlamp aims are on lower limit.

Advise front brake disc's.

Advise grease around O/S/F C.V Gator but found no leaks.

Advise rear brake imbalance is just acceptable.

Advise rear number plate.

Pass 28 Aug 2009 59,359 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 59,359 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 47,485 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2008 47,485 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 41,834 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 33,524 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 LFV is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FB03 LFV registered?

FB03 LFV is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 19 August 2003.

Is FB03 LFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FB03 LFV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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