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GX53 VNL

2003 Opel Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,093 mi
Last recorded125,093 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Opel Corsa63,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 VNL
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2014 125,093 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 117,937 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 117,937 miles

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)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 111,222 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2012 111,221 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 104,013 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 103,988 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 94,077 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 85,103 miles

nearside reartyre starting to crack round tread

Fail 20 Aug 2009 85,103 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

nearside reartyre starting to crack round tread

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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GX53 VNL is a 2003 Opel Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GX53 VNL, 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 GX53 VNL registered?

GX53 VNL is a 2003 Opel Corsa, first registered on 23 November 2003.

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