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KR52 YZG

2003 Opel Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

113,456 mi
Last recorded113,456 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Opel Corsa63,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR52 YZG
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 113,456 miles

backbox corroded

Fail 12 May 2017 113,375 miles

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

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

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

backbox corroded

Pass 18 May 2016 110,334 miles

fuel pipes to filter damaged but not leaking

Fail 13 May 2016 110,334 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

fuel pipes to filter damaged but not leaking

Pass 12 Jun 2015 104,149 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 104,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 99,229 miles

slight exhaust blow

Fail 20 Jun 2014 99,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 19 Jun 2013 95,011 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2013 95,011 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2012 89,050 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 89,050 miles

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 81,962 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front tyres bald on inner edges

nearside inner constant velocity joint gaiter split

Pass 29 Apr 2010 73,728 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

slight play in both sides of steering rack

Pass 27 Apr 2009 65,242 miles

A towbar is fitted to the vehicle?

Both rear tyres sidewalls,perrishing,175/65/14

N/S/F headlamp lens is cracked?

N/S/F inner c.v boot,is split?

O/S/R fog lamp unit,little loose?

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering rack,little worn u/l?

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 27 Apr 2009 65,242 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

A towbar is fitted to the vehicle?

Both rear tyres sidewalls,perrishing,175/65/14

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

N/S/F headlamp lens is cracked?

N/S/F inner c.v boot,is split?

O/S/R fog lamp unit,little loose?

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering rack,little worn u/l?

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 57,169 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn smooth on inside and outside edges.

Offside front tyre worn/wearing on inside edge.

Pass 10 Jan 2007 46,760 miles

slight play in offside & nearside steering

Fail 9 Jan 2007 46,749 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

slight play in offside & nearside steering

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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KR52 YZG is a 2003 Opel Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 KR52 YZG, 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 KR52 YZG registered?

KR52 YZG is a 2003 Opel Corsa, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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