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FB03 MKN

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

139,096 mi
Last recorded139,096 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2018 139,096 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 135,031 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 135,029 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 125,904 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 125,904 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 115,655 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 106,051 miles

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

fuel filter corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2014 102,784 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

fuel filter corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2013 89,953 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2013 89,799 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 79,803 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake discs slightly corroded and pitted

o/s front coil spring appears to have been cut and relocated

Fail 8 Jan 2012 78,922 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake discs slightly corroded and pitted

o/s front coil spring appears to have been cut and relocated

Pass 7 Jan 2011 66,701 miles

o/s front coil spring appears to be broken but is located in correct possition

spare wheel fitted to n/s front

Pass 28 Jan 2010 55,321 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 55,213 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 55,213 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 40,648 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 40,623 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyre wearing unevenly

unable to see brake pads

Pass 29 Jan 2008 27,324 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 23,480 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 23,211 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 16,540 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 MKN is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MKN, 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 MKN is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 20 August 2003.

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