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FB03 MKP

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

101,786 mi
Last recorded101,786 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB03 MKP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 101,786 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering pivot point has slight play steering knuckle (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 96,624 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 96,624 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 84,766 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 79,284 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 74,438 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 67,622 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 67,556 miles

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

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

centre exhaust poor condition

Pass 6 Dec 2011 60,718 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 60,717 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 53,400 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2010 53,400 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2009 45,283 miles

o/s/and n/s inner cv boots leaking grease

slight play o/s/ inner track rod joint

Fail 28 Nov 2009 45,253 miles

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

o/s/and n/s inner cv boots leaking grease

slight play o/s/ inner track rod joint

Pass 4 Dec 2008 38,283 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 31,706 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 31,706 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 26,951 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2006 26,938 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 MKP is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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