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FG03 HSU

2003 Opel Corsa

Grey Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,467 mi
Last recorded123,467 miles
Recorded on6 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Opel Corsa63,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 HSU
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 May 2015 123,467 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 6 May 2015 123,467 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 1 May 2014 117,703 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2014 117,703 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 113,980 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 May 2013 113,980 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 110,299 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 110,299 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 106,519 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2011 106,433 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2010 96,567 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 96,567 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2009 86,667 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 74,640 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 61,582 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 48,527 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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FG03 HSU is a 2003 Opel Corsa in Grey with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FG03 HSU, 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 FG03 HSU registered?

FG03 HSU is a 2003 Opel Corsa, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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