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SW03 YOM

2005 Opel Corsa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2016
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

135,804 mi
Last recorded135,804 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Opel Corsa74,566 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW03 YOM
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2015 135,804 miles

Advise,engine management light illuminated.

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

Fail 15 Jul 2015 135,798 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Advise,engine management light illuminated.

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 130,748 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 130,748 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 121,639 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 121,639 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 111,482 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 6 Jun 2012 111,482 miles

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Jul 2011 106,478 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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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SW03 YOM is a 2005 Opel Corsa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SW03 YOM, 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 SW03 YOM registered?

SW03 YOM is a 2005 Opel Corsa, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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