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RX03 OBV

2003 Opel Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

129,176 mi
Last recorded129,176 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Opel Corsa63,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX03 OBV
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2015 129,176 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 129,176 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 119,227 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 119,219 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 111,341 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 111,326 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

wipers started to split

damage to front and rear bumpers

exhaust emissions just passed [exhaust blowing]

front number plate started to delaminate

front tyres- tread low

offside mirror cover missing

Pass 22 Feb 2012 102,284 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 102,284 miles

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Coolant leak

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

exhaust corroded and blowing

offside inner cv boot split

offside wing mirror cover missing

rear bumper damaged

tested in damp conditions

Pass 24 Feb 2011 92,641 miles

Clutch Pedal Rubber Missing

Exhaust Corroded

O/S/F Lower Bumper Splitter Missing

O/s Mirror Cover Missing

Oil Leak

Rear Bumper Cracked

Fail 22 Feb 2011 92,641 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Clutch Pedal Rubber Missing

Exhaust Corroded

O/S/F Lower Bumper Splitter Missing

O/s Mirror Cover Missing

Oil Leak

Rear Bumper Cracked

Pass 26 Feb 2010 83,882 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 83,882 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Oil leak

nearside front sidelight dim

offside wing mirror cover missing

offside wing mirror glass damaged

rear bumper damaged

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 2 Mar 2009 70,319 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 70,319 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

both rear tyres tread low on inner edge

rear number plate not sealed

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 29 Feb 2008 58,850 miles

heavy oil leaks

movement in steering system

o/s/r tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Fail 28 Feb 2008 58,845 miles

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

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

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

heavy oil leaks

movement in steering system

o/s/r tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 2 Mar 2007 46,481 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre tread and sidewall perished and tread low

nearside rear wheel trim missimg

offside rear tyre tread near to limit and sidewall perished

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 28 Feb 2006 35,383 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

exhaust corroded and holed

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 28 Feb 2006 35,383 miles

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

exhaust corroded and holed

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

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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RX03 OBV is a 2003 Opel Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 RX03 OBV, 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 RX03 OBV registered?

RX03 OBV is a 2003 Opel Corsa, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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