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HLZ 3948

2001 Opel Corsa

Green Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

37,105 mi
Last recorded37,105 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Opel Corsa69,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLZ 3948
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019 37,105 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Slightly damaged/loose ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From corroded backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 35,744 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Oct 2018 35,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn badly on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Due to tyre being heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jan 2014 34,918 miles

Bonnet pull insecure

Exhaust back box codded

N/S/Front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

O/S/Rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 3 Jan 2014 34,918 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Bonnet pull insecure

Exhaust back box codded

N/S/Front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

O/S/Rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 13 Sep 2012 29,273 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear exhaust box is deteriorated

Fail 13 Sep 2012 29,273 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear exhaust box is deteriorated

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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HLZ 3948 is a 2001 Opel Corsa in Green with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2001 Opel Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 69,700 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 HLZ 3948, 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 25 years old, this Opel Corsa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HLZ 3948 is a 2001 Opel Corsa, first registered on 5 March 2001.

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