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CA02 AEB

2002 Opel Corsa

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

117,582 mi
Last recorded117,582 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Opel Corsa61,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA02 AEB
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2018 117,582 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2018 117,563 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2017 110,770 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 110,757 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Coolant leak ()

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front exhaust flex deteriorated

Pass 1 Mar 2016 96,878 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

front exhaust flex deteriorated

front gearbox mounting deteriorated

slight movement between steering rack pinion and column universal joint

Fail 1 Mar 2016 96,878 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front exhaust flex deteriorated

front gearbox mounting deteriorated

slight movement between steering rack pinion and column universal joint

Pass 3 Mar 2015 91,746 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 91,746 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 82,933 miles

Coolant leak

OSF wheel arch moulding missing (no sharp edges)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2014 82,933 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

OSF wheel arch moulding missing (no sharp edges)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 75,404 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 66,951 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 58,465 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 25 Feb 2010 49,553 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre outer sidewall scrubbed

Fail 25 Feb 2010 49,553 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyre pressures look to be low

nearside front tyre outer sidewall scrubbed

Pass 26 Feb 2009 41,576 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 41,571 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 35,142 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 28,976 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 28,976 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 19,686 miles

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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CA02 AEB is a 2002 Opel Corsa in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 CA02 AEB, 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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What year was CA02 AEB registered?

CA02 AEB is a 2002 Opel Corsa, first registered on 8 July 2002.

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