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FB53 KAJ

2003 Opel Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

105,471 mi
Last recorded105,471 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Opel Corsa63,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB53 KAJ
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2017 105,471 miles

Front brake discs corrosion and wear

Front n/s/f and o/s/f rack end slight play

Offside Front drop link boots slight detoriation

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Apr 2017 105,469 miles

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

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

Front brake discs corrosion and wear

Front n/s/f and o/s/f rack end slight play

Offside Front drop link boots slight detoriation

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Apr 2016 92,086 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 1 May 2015 81,514 miles

blow on exhaust center box

both headlight aims on lowest limit

clutch pedal rubber missing

rear center seat belt fraying

uneven wear n/s/r tyre

Fail 30 Apr 2015 81,503 miles

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

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

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

blow on exhaust center box

both headlight aims on lowest limit

clutch pedal rubber missing

rear center seat belt fraying

uneven wear n/s/r tyre

Pass 25 Apr 2014 74,794 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 74,794 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 66,733 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 58,980 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2012 58,914 miles

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

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

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 minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 56,249 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Feb 2010 50,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 50,928 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 43,940 miles

rear brakes noisy

slight judder on n/s/r brake

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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FB53 KAJ is a 2003 Opel Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FB53 KAJ, 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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FB53 KAJ is a 2003 Opel Corsa, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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