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HF53 RSO

2004 Opel Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

99,590 mi
Last recorded99,590 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Opel Corsa70,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 RSO
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 99,590 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 96,668 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 96,668 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 94,714 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 94,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 91,349 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 63,886 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to perish

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle mechanism worn

Offside Rear Tyre starting to perish

Fail 24 Sep 2018 63,886 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle mechanism worn

Pass 26 Sep 2017 58,866 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 58,238 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 17 Oct 2015 57,621 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

all 4 tyres perished

Pass 16 Sep 2014 56,888 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 56,888 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 55,882 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 54,754 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 53,330 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 52,187 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 50,962 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 48,625 miles

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

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

slight corrosion to park brake cable

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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HF53 RSO is a 2004 Opel Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2004 Opel Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 70,595 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 HF53 RSO, 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 22 years old, this Opel Corsa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HF53 RSO registered?

HF53 RSO is a 2004 Opel Corsa, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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