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MA53 FVB

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

91,489 mi
Last recorded91,489 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 FVB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2015 91,489 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 91,489 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 91,489 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

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

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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coolant level low

Pass 21 Aug 2014 91,096 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 90,615 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 83,579 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 83,579 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

no water in expansion bottle for radiator

Pass 17 Mar 2011 75,952 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 75,952 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 63,744 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 55,226 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 47,606 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 34,411 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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MA53 FVB is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MA53 FVB, 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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MA53 FVB is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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