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NK53 JZF

2003 Opel Corsa

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

124,081 mi
Last recorded124,081 miles
Recorded on18 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Opel Corsa63,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK53 JZF
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 May 2019 124,081 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2018 112,661 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 May 2018 112,572 miles

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

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)

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Oil leak ()

Rear Nail in tyre Both ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 22 May 2017 100,145 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 100,140 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 12 May 2016 90,248 miles

Knock from steering.

Nearside rear seat belt slightly damaged.

Offside front tyre starting to wear low on outer edge.

Rear wiper blade split.

Stone damage to windscreen.

Fail 10 May 2016 90,248 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Knock from steering.

Nearside rear seat belt slightly damaged.

Offside front tyre starting to wear low on outer edge.

Rear wiper blade split.

Stone damage to windscreen.

Pass 16 Apr 2015 81,194 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 81,194 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2014 74,235 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 74,235 miles

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)

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)

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

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

offside rear tyre split and perished

offside rear tyre split and perished

Fail 10 May 2013 66,075 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 10 May 2013 66,075 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 61,524 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 10 May 2012 61,513 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Mar 2011 48,137 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 41,414 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 9 Jan 2010 41,414 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008
Fail 12 Dec 2008

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 33,734 miles

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

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 24,637 miles

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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NK53 JZF is a 2003 Opel Corsa in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 NK53 JZF, 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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NK53 JZF is a 2003 Opel Corsa, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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