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PO51 MHJ

2001 Opel Corsa

Silver Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

166,362 mi
Last recorded166,362 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Opel Corsa69,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO51 MHJ
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2016 166,362 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush detached (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Steering rack mount (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

Both front upper suspension mounts have early signs of wear (up and down free play off load)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 157,873 miles

Centre Front BUMPER IS BECOMING INSECURE

Centre Front Lower SUBFRAME CORRODING IN GENERAL

Nearside Front Outer Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Front HEADLAMP HAS EARLY DELAMINATION

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2015 157,873 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Centre Front BUMPER IS BECOMING INSECURE

Centre Front Lower SUBFRAME CORRODING IN GENERAL

Nearside Front Outer Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Front HEADLAMP HAS EARLY DELAMINATION

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 149,901 miles

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT INNER RACK END/LIGHT CORROSION TO FRONT SUB FRAME/LIGHT SMELL OF FUEL UNDERSIDE[NO VISIBLE LEAK ]

Pass 13 Nov 2013 143,170 miles

Front subframe is lightly corroded / Both front tyres are wearing low nearse 2.2mm 2.0mm offside age related cracking to sidewalls and tread

Offside front lower wishbone rear bush early signs of detatchment

Pass 27 Oct 2012 139,057 miles

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

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

emmision light on

exhaust corroded

front discs corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2011 136,305 miles

ECU light on

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

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn/rusting/poor

handbrake cables rusting

offside front tyre wall damaged

Fail 10 Nov 2011 136,302 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn/rusting/poor

handbrake cables rusting

offside front tyre wall damaged

Pass 12 Nov 2010 129,744 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

nearside wiper torn

Fail 10 Nov 2010 129,722 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

nearside wiper torn

Pass 27 Oct 2009 120,649 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2009 120,649 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 110,748 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2008 110,658 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 94,430 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Oct 2007 94,430 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 78,161 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 78,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 31 Oct 2005 61,058 miles

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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PO51 MHJ is a 2001 Opel Corsa in Silver with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 PO51 MHJ, 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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PO51 MHJ is a 2001 Opel Corsa, first registered on 9 October 2001.

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