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DF02 FYP

2002 Opel Corsa

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

65,983 mi
Last recorded65,983 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Opel Corsa61,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 FYP
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2014 65,983 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Aug 2014 65,983 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 60,902 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 60,902 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 54,608 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 49,639 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 43,767 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 20 Aug 2009 38,011 miles

nearside rear tyre cracked but no cords showing

Pass 20 Aug 2008 32,244 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front number plate damaged

offside bodywork damaged

rear wheel bearings becoming worn

Fail 19 Aug 2008 32,244 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

rear wheel bearings becoming worn

front number plate damaged

offside bodywork damaged

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Aug 2007 28,095 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 27,095 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Slight damage to front number plate.

Pass 24 Aug 2006 21,016 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 20,995 miles

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

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

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

body damage to offside of vehicle

Pass 26 Aug 2005 15,591 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2005 15,396 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (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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DF02 FYP is a 2002 Opel Corsa in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DF02 FYP, 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 DF02 FYP registered?

DF02 FYP is a 2002 Opel Corsa, first registered on 15 August 2002.

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