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RY54 GXU

2004 Opel Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

67,316 mi
Last recorded67,316 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Opel Corsa70,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY54 GXU
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 67,316 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 12 May 2017 67,316 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2016 62,363 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 61,962 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2014 59,142 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 59,142 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2013 50,945 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 44,192 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 9 Aug 2012 44,192 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 22 Aug 2011 37,021 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 22 Aug 2011 37,018 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 23 Apr 2010 28,359 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Apr 2010 28,359 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 18,905 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 18,905 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 12,807 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)

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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RY54 GXU is a 2004 Opel Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 RY54 GXU, 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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RY54 GXU is a 2004 Opel Corsa, first registered on 24 November 2004.

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