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FB03 LOA

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2016
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,074 mi
Last recorded87,074 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2016 87,074 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play inner steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak ()

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 83,119 miles

Front SLIGHT SMEAR FRONT WIPERS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON EDGES

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON EDGES

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear SLIGHT PLAY REAR AXLE BUSHES

Fail 7 May 2015 83,118 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 80,925 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 21 Aug 2014 80,925 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2013 77,631 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 77,631 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 74,062 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing.

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 22 Aug 2012 74,062 miles

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

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

Clutch pedal rubber missing.

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 66,068 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 28 Mar 2011 66,065 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

different size tyres fitted on front and rear axles 155.80 r 13 rear. 165/65r 13 front

Pass 19 Mar 2010 59,187 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 59,185 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 52,338 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 52,338 miles

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

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE CUT ON WALL.

Pass 17 Apr 2008 44,654 miles

advise back box corroded heavily around pipes but not blowing at time of test advise replacement

Pass 18 Apr 2007 38,694 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 38,694 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 32,626 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 32,626 miles

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

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 LOA is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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