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FB53 LBE

2003 Opel Corsa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

138,400 mi
Last recorded138,400 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Opel Corsa63,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB53 LBE
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 138,400 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 134,604 miles

Nearside Rear advise surface cracks on side wall left rear tyre

Fail 20 Sep 2017 134,604 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings axle tube corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering wheel fowlins suspension (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear advise surface cracks on side wall left rear tyre

Pass 21 Sep 2016 127,893 miles

advise surface cracks on side wall of rear tyres

Fail 21 Sep 2016 127,893 miles

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

advise surface cracks on side wall of rear tyres

Pass 22 Sep 2015 123,818 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 123,818 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 121,884 miles

advise left rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Sep 2014 121,884 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise left rear tyre worn on inner edge

advise middle silencer corroding

Fail 3 Oct 2013 116,149 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise rear silencer corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2013 116,149 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise rear silencer corroded

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 LBE is a 2003 Opel Corsa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 LBE, 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 LBE is a 2003 Opel Corsa, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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