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RL03 VVD

2003 Opel Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

139,131 mi
Last recorded139,131 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Opel Corsa63,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL03 VVD
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2020 139,131 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 137,616 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 135,912 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 133,624 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 129,399 miles

Windscreen Chipped

Fail 1 Mar 2016 129,395 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle Box (7.1.2)

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

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

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)

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

Windscreen Chipped

Pass 2 Mar 2015 120,566 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 102,157 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 28 Aug 2013 102,157 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside 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)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 6 Jul 2012 80,396 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 67,128 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 51,558 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 51,558 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 37,462 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 32,712 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 24,143 miles

n/s inner driveshaft boot leaking †front brake pads look low?

Pass 7 Jun 2006 19,572 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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RL03 VVD is a 2003 Opel Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RL03 VVD, 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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RL03 VVD is a 2003 Opel Corsa, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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