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SJ05 CEU

2005 Opel Corsa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

43,628 mi
Last recorded43,628 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Opel Corsa74,566 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 CEU
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2015 43,628 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 39,817 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear light lense damaged

Pass 1 May 2014 34,383 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2014 34,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 29,428 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 24,255 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres cracking in tread blocks and dot codes 0605

exhaust centre pipe corroded and split but not blowing

rear wiper blade split

Pass 15 Apr 2011 16,867 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 16,866 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 21,604 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 21,604 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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SJ05 CEU is a 2005 Opel Corsa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 SJ05 CEU, 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 SJ05 CEU registered?

SJ05 CEU is a 2005 Opel Corsa, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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