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FB03 MKM

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

105,004 mi
Last recorded105,004 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 105,004 miles

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

no clutch pedal rubber

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

Fail 4 Nov 2016 105,001 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

no clutch pedal rubber

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 90,644 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 90,642 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc both split under clips (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 85,149 miles

Engine noisey

Engine oil below minimum - 1.5L added for emissions

Play in Nearside steering arm

Play in Offside steering arm

Fail 23 Oct 2014 85,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Engine noisey

Engine oil below minimum - 1.5L added for emissions

Gear linkage mount worn and has play/movement

Play in Nearside steering arm

Play in Offside steering arm

Pass 8 Nov 2013 76,630 miles

milage display inop

slight play in both front track control arms /track rod ends

various marks and scratches vehicle and wheels n/s/f wheel trim missing ,wheel arch trim n/s/f missing

Fail 7 Nov 2013

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

heat shield loose above centre section of exhaust

milage display inop

slight play in both front track control arms /track rod ends

timing chain noisey engine oil level low

various marks and scratches vehicle and wheels n/s/f wheel trim missing ,wheel arch trim n/s/f missing

Pass 26 Oct 2012 66,651 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

possible pulley noise from engine

Fail 26 Oct 2012 66,650 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine coolant level low

exhaust centre section corroded

possible pulley noise from engine

Pass 2 Nov 2011 55,405 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres poor.

rear exhaust poor.

Fail 2 Nov 2011 55,405 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres poor.

rear exhaust poor.

Pass 15 Mar 2010 35,143 miles

Borderline tread wear to both front tyres

Heavy perishing & cracking to both rear tyres

Kerb damage to wheel trims

Odometer light inoperative

Outer sills obscured by plastic trims

Small nail in NSR tyre tread

Suspension bushes flexing under load

Fail 15 Mar 2010 35,143 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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Borderline tread wear to both front tyres

Heavy perishing & cracking to both rear tyres

Kerb damage to wheel trims

Odometer light inoperative

Outer sills obscured by plastic trims

Small nail in NSR tyre tread

Suspension bushes flexing under load

Pass 22 Jul 2008 18,292 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 16,863 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 14,248 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 MKM is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 MKM, 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 MKM is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 6 August 2003.

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