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RX51 KJN

2001 Opel Corsa

Green Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

123,692 mi
Last recorded123,692 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Opel Corsa69,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 KJN
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 123,692 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 123,692 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 115,886 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Feb 2018 115,886 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Feb 2017 106,755 miles

Nearside Front inner rack end slight play

Fail 21 Feb 2017 106,775 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front inner rack end slight play

Pass 24 Feb 2016 99,199 miles

drive shafts noisy

o/s/f outer sill damaged

Fail 24 Feb 2016 99,198 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack deformed and unserviceable twisted (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

drive shafts noisy

n/s/f tyre on limit

o/s/f outer sill damaged

Pass 20 Oct 2014 92,270 miles

rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 20 Oct 2014 92,269 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 25 Sep 2013 87,074 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 84,980 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 84,980 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)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s steering rack twisted

Pass 23 Sep 2011 81,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Sep 2011 81,687 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Outer Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 78,416 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 74,588 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2009 74,588 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 69,696 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 58,061 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 58,061 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 48,685 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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RX51 KJN is a 2001 Opel Corsa in Green with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 2001 Opel Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 69,700 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 RX51 KJN, 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 25 years old, this Opel Corsa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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RX51 KJN is a 2001 Opel Corsa, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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