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FD52 LDF

2002 Opel Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

117,642 mi
Last recorded117,642 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Opel Corsa61,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD52 LDF
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2015 117,642 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2015 117,642 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering wheel locking device insecure steering wheel insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 115,368 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Spare tyre defective

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

steering wheel contral slight play.

Oil leak

Fail 29 Aug 2014 115,368 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

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

steering wheel contral slight play.

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2013 113,409 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 110,701 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 89,538 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 6 Sep 2011 89,538 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 83,487 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 77,661 miles

mark on n/s/r tyre

Fail 25 Aug 2009 77,661 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

mark on n/s/r tyre

Pass 15 Sep 2008 71,738 miles

nsr and osr tyres close to 1.6mm limit

nsr wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 15 Sep 2008 71,738 miles

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

nsr and osr tyres close to 1.6mm limit

nsr wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 9 Nov 2007 58,539 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 58,524 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 44,090 miles

exhaust poor

Pass 28 Oct 2005 29,866 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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FD52 LDF is a 2002 Opel Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FD52 LDF, 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 FD52 LDF registered?

FD52 LDF is a 2002 Opel Corsa, first registered on 26 November 2002.

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