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FD03 WNW

2003 Opel Corsa

Blue Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

114,993 mi
Last recorded114,993 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Opel Corsa63,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 WNW
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2020 114,993 miles

BOTH Headlamps going opaque.

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH Front Brake Discs pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Fuel Filter heavily corroded.

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 114,993 miles

BOTH Headlamps going opaque.

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH Front Brake Discs pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Fuel Filter heavily corroded.

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 112,107 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 112,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 109,180 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre is heavily perished

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

Fail 4 Oct 2017 109,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear tyre is heavily perished

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 104,435 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 104,412 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 96,840 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 96,822 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 88,453 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 88,356 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside front tyre showing signs of deterioration{cracks appearing on tyre edge}

nearside front tyre showing signs of deterioration{cracks on edge of tyre wall}

Pass 11 Oct 2013 84,729 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 76,292 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 76,148 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 68,843 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 59,980 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 54,932 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 49,438 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Plastic sill covers fitted unable to fully check all of the componet.

Fail 9 Jun 2008

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Plastic sill covers fitted unable to fully check all of the componet.

Pass 22 May 2007 36,987 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 36,987 miles

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

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES VERY CLOSE TO MINIMUM TREAD LIMIT AND SHOULD BE REPLACED A.S.A.P. †OFFSIDE REAR TYRE HAS A SCREW IN IT.

Pass 20 Jun 2006 27,227 miles

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

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

f/brake discs deteriated

rear tyres close to legal limit

wiper blades deteriated

Fail 23 May 2006 26,306 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

both front tyres perished

f/brake discs fairly badly deteriated

wiper blades poor

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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FD03 WNW is a 2003 Opel Corsa in Blue with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FD03 WNW, 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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FD03 WNW is a 2003 Opel Corsa, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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