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FM03 USE

2003 Opel Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

98,273 mi
Last recorded98,273 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Opel Corsa63,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 USE
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 98,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/65/14 edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 May 2016 98,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/65/14 edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2015 90,831 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 85,374 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 85,370 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust corroded

front brake discs worn advise check

nearside front headlamp aim not tested

nearside front tyre low,heavily cracked and perished,advise replace

nearside rear wheel warped

offside rear tyre perished and cracked

Pass 26 Sep 2012 72,011 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 72,011 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 59,808 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 57,453 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 57,453 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 47,102 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 39,789 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 39,789 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 34,249 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 34,249 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 28,128 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2006 28,128 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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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FM03 USE is a 2003 Opel Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 FM03 USE, 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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FM03 USE is a 2003 Opel Corsa, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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