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5394CHW

2003 Opel Corsa

Silver Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2017
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

104,282 mi
Last recorded104,282 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Opel Corsa63,149 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration5394CHW
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2016 104,282 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 104,262 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 100,206 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 100,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 7 Feb 2015 100,028 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Coolant leak

Pass 20 Jan 2014 90,646 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2014 90,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

How Reliable is the Opel Corsa?

Based on 19,398 MOT tests across 2,002 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
4,931
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
2,002
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 912
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 617
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 538
position lamp(s) not working 494
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 484
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5394CHW is a 2003 Opel Corsa in Silver with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 2003 Opel Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 63,149 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 Opel Corsa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 912 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 5394CHW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Corsa typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 23 years old, this Opel Corsa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 5394CHW registered?

5394CHW is a 2003 Opel Corsa, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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