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Y607 COT

2001 Opel Corsa

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

110,234 mi
Last recorded110,234 miles
Recorded on1 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Opel Corsa69,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY607 COT
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2015 110,234 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 106,257 miles

engine rattling

knocking noise coming from steering system

Fail 3 May 2014 106,237 miles

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

engine rattling

knocking noise coming from steering system

Pass 13 May 2013 98,539 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside front bumper broken

Pass 5 May 2012 92,872 miles

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

front bumper damaged

Fail 4 May 2012 92,868 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front bumper damaged

Pass 11 May 2011 86,173 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

power steering noisey when turning to the right

Fail 11 May 2011 86,173 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

power steering noisey when turning to the right

Pass 14 May 2010 75,581 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 74,178 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside inner c/v joint gater split

Pass 17 Sep 2008 64,388 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 64,388 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)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 56,820 miles

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2006 49,380 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

very bad oil leak from oil preasure switch.

Pass 27 Sep 2006 49,380 miles

very bad oil leak from oil preasure switch.

Pass 28 Sep 2005 41,157 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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Y607 COT is a 2001 Opel Corsa in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 Y607 COT, 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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Y607 COT is a 2001 Opel Corsa, first registered on 22 June 2001.

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