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FB03 LKM

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

90,006 mi
Last recorded90,006 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 90,006 miles

Body damage all over

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 89,784 miles

GEAR LINKAGE PROBLEM

Fail 21 Aug 2015 89,791 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

GEAR LINKAGE PROBLEM

Pass 19 Aug 2014 85,311 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2014 85,311 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2013 79,396 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 79,396 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 68,785 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust back box corroded

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Jun 2012 68,783 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

exhaust back box corroded

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside front brake slightly binding

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge and close to limit

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

tyre size 155 80 13 T

Pass 21 Jun 2011 58,120 miles

exhaust back box corroded

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside reverse light not working

Fail 21 Jun 2011 58,120 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

exhaust back box corroded

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside reverse light not working

Pass 24 Jun 2010 45,758 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 35,759 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Jun 2009 35,705 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 31,729 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 29,785 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 26,388 miles

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

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

both rear tyres have 3mm of tread.

Pass 21 Jul 2006 26,388 miles

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

both rear tyres have 3mm of tread.

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 LKM is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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