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OU05 VKJ

2005 Opel Corsa

Grey Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

135,057 mi
Last recorded135,057 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Opel Corsa74,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 VKJ
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 135,057 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 135,057 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 121,515 miles

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

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

exhaust backbox hanger snapped

Fail 6 Aug 2015 121,515 miles

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

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

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

exhaust backbox hanger snapped

Pass 8 Aug 2014 104,802 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 104,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 87,302 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 87,302 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust rear back box has a support bracket missing

Pass 1 Aug 2012 74,992 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 60,879 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 46,107 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 46,107 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 35,043 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 34,427 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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OU05 VKJ is a 2005 Opel Corsa in Grey with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2005 Opel Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 74,566 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 OU05 VKJ, 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 21 years old, this Opel Corsa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OU05 VKJ registered?

OU05 VKJ is a 2005 Opel Corsa, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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