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RK03 LZU

2003 Opel Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

90,029 mi
Last recorded90,029 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Opel Corsa63,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK03 LZU
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 90,029 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2017 89,890 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 78,208 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 78,208 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 71,720 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 71,714 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Pass 14 Aug 2014 69,295 miles

center and rear exhaust corroded

nearside outer sill cover insecure

nearside outer sill damaged

steering rack pinion is worn free play detected replacement advised

steering rack very noisey in operation

Fail 14 Aug 2014 69,289 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

center and rear exhaust corroded

nearside outer sill cover insecure

nearside outer sill damaged

steering rack pinion is worn free play detected replacement advised

steering rack very noisey in operation

Pass 29 Aug 2013 64,054 miles

n/s outer sill damaged

Fail 28 Aug 2013 64,053 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

n/s outer sill damaged

o/s/f outer c/v boot weeping grease

Pass 10 Aug 2012 58,456 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 58,456 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 51,719 miles

Nearside wiper blade split at top

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Aug 2011 51,718 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Nearside wiper blade split at top

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 44,002 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f inner cv boot split

Fail 7 Aug 2010 44,002 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f inner cv boot split

Pass 6 Aug 2009 36,763 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2009 36,761 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2008 30,575 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 30,575 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 22,358 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 16,586 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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RK03 LZU is a 2003 Opel Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 RK03 LZU, 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 RK03 LZU registered?

RK03 LZU is a 2003 Opel Corsa, first registered on 13 August 2003.

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