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OA03 AAK

2003 Opel Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2023
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

113,206 mi
Last recorded113,206 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Opel Corsa63,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOA03 AAK
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2022 113,206 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 113,195 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 113,129 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 113,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 112,871 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Dec 2020 112,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Dec 2019 112,292 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust flexi worn / damaged

rear fog light loose, yet secure

Fail 17 Dec 2019 112,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust flexi worn / damaged

rear fog light loose, yet secure

Pass 13 Dec 2018 112,158 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 112,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected broken (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 111,060 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

eml on

Fail 29 Nov 2017 111,060 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

eml on

Pass 8 Dec 2016 109,058 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened o/s and n/s handbrake cables (3.5.1b)

Fail 7 Dec 2016 109,037 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened o/s and n/s handbrake cables (3.5.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 106,433 miles

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

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

o/s headlight adjuster faulty

Pass 11 Dec 2014 101,937 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Dec 2013 97,941 miles

ALL TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

FRONT BRAKE PADS APPEAR THIN

O/S/R LIGHT UNIT DAMAGED BUT NOT AFFECTING OUTPUT

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 97,941 miles

ALL TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

FRONT BRAKE PADS APPEAR THIN

O/S/R LIGHT UNIT DAMAGED BUT NOT AFFECTING OUTPUT

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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OA03 AAK is a 2003 Opel Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 OA03 AAK, 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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OA03 AAK is a 2003 Opel Corsa, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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