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PK51 MKM

2001 Opel Corsa

Grey Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

117,663 mi
Last recorded117,663 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Opel Corsa69,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK51 MKM
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2014 117,663 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 112,412 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 112,404 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 105,184 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 105,184 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Oct 2011 96,661 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

cluch pedel rubber missing

n/s/r tyre bold on inner edge

Fail 10 Oct 2011 96,661 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

cluch pedel rubber missing

n/s/r tyre bold on inner edge

Pass 21 Oct 2010 85,882 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 85,882 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 75,600 miles

N/S mirror glass cracked

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Oct 2009 75,557 miles

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

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

N/S mirror glass cracked

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 66,844 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Oct 2008 66,844 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 55,558 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 41,715 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 41,715 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

nearside front tyre slight cut on sidewall

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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PK51 MKM is a 2001 Opel Corsa in Grey with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 PK51 MKM, 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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What year was PK51 MKM registered?

PK51 MKM is a 2001 Opel Corsa, first registered on 19 November 2001.

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