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CE02 WSU

2002 Opel Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

109,156 mi
Last recorded109,156 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Opel Corsa61,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE02 WSU
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2025 109,156 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Engine noise.

Noise from near side rear brake.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 97,159 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2024 96,848 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 92,432 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 89,269 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 89,265 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer detached from system (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 86,148 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 86,147 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 83,426 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 79,060 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 76,531 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 76,516 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 71,926 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 26 Jun 2017 71,915 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 27 Jun 2016 68,932 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 68,932 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 60,446 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Jun 2015 60,437 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 54,497 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 50,127 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 48,427 miles

N/S/R exhaust silencer corroded.

Fail 13 Nov 2012 48,427 miles

N/S/R exhaust silencer corroded.

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 43,699 miles

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

O/S/R reg plate lamp dimmer than N/S/R

Pass 28 May 2010 36,054 miles

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

offside front outer tyre wall surface damage , & inner edge tread wearing low

Pass 28 May 2009 31,987 miles

slight damage to offside front tyre wall

slight wear developing in nearside & offside rear wheel bearings

Fail 28 May 2009 31,978 miles

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

slight damage to offside front tyre wall

slight wear developing in nearside & offside rear wheel bearings

Pass 29 May 2008 27,612 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 23,341 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 23,340 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

offside front outer tyre wall surface damage evident, wear developing in both rear wheel bearing assemblies.

Pass 28 Mar 2006 18,199 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

wear developing in offside rear wheel bearing assembly.

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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CE02 WSU is a 2002 Opel Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 CE02 WSU, 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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CE02 WSU is a 2002 Opel Corsa, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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