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CE52 VPM

2003 Opel Corsa

Blue Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

79,196 mi
Last recorded79,196 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Opel Corsa63,149 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE52 VPM
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2016 79,196 miles

all wheel trims damaged

some play in rack and pinion

Fail 28 Jan 2016 79,196 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement wrong type (7.2.4b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

all wheel trims damaged

some play in rack and pinion

Pass 26 Jan 2015 75,114 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2015 75,114 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 71,474 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 71,474 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

bonnet stiff to open

Pass 25 Jan 2013 67,316 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 67,316 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 62,782 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2012 62,782 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 54,514 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Jan 2011 54,514 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 42,470 miles

N/s/f inner cv Gaiter split

Fail 15 Jan 2010 42,470 miles

N/s/f inner cv Gaiter split

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 5 Jan 2009 30,974 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 5 Jan 2009 30,974 miles

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 3 Jan 2008 24,285 miles

both rear tyres badly perished

Fail 3 Jan 2008 24,284 miles

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

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

both rear tyres badly perished

Pass 4 Jan 2007 19,422 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 14,644 miles

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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CE52 VPM is a 2003 Opel Corsa in Blue with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 CE52 VPM, 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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CE52 VPM is a 2003 Opel Corsa, first registered on 3 January 2003.

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