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WJ55 UBY

2005 Opel Corsa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2023
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

169,892 mi
Last recorded169,892 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Opel Corsa74,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ55 UBY
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2023 169,892 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 167,980 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Sep 2020 165,147 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner close to limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres heavy cracking side walls and tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 165,147 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55r15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner close to limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres heavy cracking side walls and tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 159,459 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 159,452 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2016 159,149 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 149,467 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 143,086 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)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 143,086 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.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 19 Aug 2014 140,484 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 140,484 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 136,149 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 136,149 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 132,844 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2012 132,844 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (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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WJ55 UBY is a 2005 Opel Corsa in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 WJ55 UBY, 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 WJ55 UBY registered?

WJ55 UBY is a 2005 Opel Corsa, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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