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RO05 RCJ

2009 Opel Corsa

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,828 mi
Last recorded77,828 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Opel Corsa59,062 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO05 RCJ
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 77,828 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 74,066 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 73,600 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 66,991 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 63,158 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 58,645 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 50,929 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 13 Jul 2017 50,922 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 49,422 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 May 2015 46,525 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 42,049 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 42,049 miles

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

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

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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RO05 RCJ is a 2009 Opel Corsa in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2009 Opel Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 59,062 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 RO05 RCJ, 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 17 years old, this Opel Corsa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RO05 RCJ registered?

RO05 RCJ is a 2009 Opel Corsa, first registered on 1 August 2009.

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