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RN03 UCL

2003 Opel Corsa

Grey Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,762 mi
Last recorded111,762 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Opel Corsa63,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN03 UCL
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 111,762 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts misty , pattern just met. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lense taped.

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Sill covers fitted. Surface rust underside.

Pass 25 Feb 2025 98,486 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 86,889 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 86,884 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 73,316 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 59,345 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 59,341 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 46,151 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 46,137 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 26,843 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 23,702 miles

Clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

Offside Front Outer DRIVERS MIRROR TAPED

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 23,675 miles

Central Rear Lower Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak EXHAUST MID SECTION AND REAR END BOX CORRODED AND LEAKING GASES-HENCE HIGH LAMDA VALUES (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

Offside Front Outer DRIVERS MIRROR TAPED

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 21,953 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (7.1.2)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

centre silencer deteriorated

Pass 29 Jul 2016 21,725 miles

Centre exhaust silencer detriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 21,400 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre silencer corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2014 21,024 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s rear tyre slightly perished (in tread)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 20,407 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 23 Jul 2012 19,493 miles

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

centre exhaust section deteriated

Pass 19 Jul 2011 18,354 miles

n/s rear tyre slightly perished

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 17,150 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jul 2009 15,931 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Aug 2008 14,162 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 10,836 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 10,836 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 7,920 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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RN03 UCL is a 2003 Opel Corsa in Grey with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RN03 UCL, 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 RN03 UCL registered?

RN03 UCL is a 2003 Opel Corsa, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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