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Y617 EKR

2001 Opel Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,829 mi
Last recorded133,829 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Opel Corsa69,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY617 EKR
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2014 133,829 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 126,970 miles

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust starting to corode

slight damage to nsf tyre

Fail 22 Jun 2013 126,941 miles

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

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

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust starting to corode

nsf tyre been kerbed

Pass 20 Jun 2012 120,925 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2012 120,925 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 115,401 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 13 Jul 2011 115,401 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 29 Jul 2010 111,874 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 111,874 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 104,420 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 96,496 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2008 96,496 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 86,989 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 77,609 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 68,129 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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Y617 EKR is a 2001 Opel Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y617 EKR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y617 EKR registered?

Y617 EKR is a 2001 Opel Corsa, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is Y617 EKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y617 EKR shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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