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FP03 XRY

2003 Opel Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

138,165 mi
Last recorded138,165 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Opel Corsa63,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP03 XRY
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2016 138,165 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2015 133,483 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 133,483 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 133,362 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 130,408 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 130,408 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 125,507 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 118,319 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 9 Mar 2012 118,345 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 111,072 miles

corrosion on most parts under body

general underbody corrosion from front to rear

Pass 14 Apr 2010 107,795 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 107,795 miles

Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 96,514 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 96,514 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 82,502 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 68,407 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 53,617 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)

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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FP03 XRY is a 2003 Opel Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FP03 XRY, 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 FP03 XRY registered?

FP03 XRY is a 2003 Opel Corsa, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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