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BC51 KVL

2002 Opel Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

128,369 mi
Last recorded128,369 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Opel Corsa61,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC51 KVL
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 128,369 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 24 Jul 2018 128,219 miles

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Pass 26 Jul 2017 122,188 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Jul 2017 122,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Jul 2016 116,461 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 116,449 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 Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2015 110,131 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 110,131 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 101,620 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2014 101,610 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 93,157 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 93,147 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 85,655 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 85,644 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 80,626 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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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BC51 KVL is a 2002 Opel Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 2002 Opel Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 61,280 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 BC51 KVL, 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 24 years old, this Opel Corsa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BC51 KVL is a 2002 Opel Corsa, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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