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HF53 DPN

2003 Opel Corsa

Silver Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,134 mi
Last recorded114,134 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Opel Corsa63,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 DPN
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 114,134 miles

Engine oil level low

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 Jan 2017 114,128 miles

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

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

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

Engine oil level low

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 113,424 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 104,701 miles

slight play nearside steering rack

Fail 25 Nov 2015 104,701 miles

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

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

slight play nearside steering rack

Pass 26 Nov 2014 94,654 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Nov 2014 94,654 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 86,783 miles

nearside rack mounting area has slight corrosion

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

steering rack end nearside has slight play

Fail 8 Nov 2013 86,783 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

nearside rack mounting area has slight corrosion

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

steering rack end nearside has slight play

Pass 15 Nov 2012 77,818 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 68,763 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 61,304 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 54,192 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 45,218 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 35,715 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 24,224 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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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HF53 DPN is a 2003 Opel Corsa in Silver with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HF53 DPN, 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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HF53 DPN is a 2003 Opel Corsa, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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