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FD52 MLX

2002 Opel Corsa

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2015
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

88,751 mi
Last recorded88,751 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Opel Corsa61,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD52 MLX
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2014 88,751 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 88,602 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

nearside washer jet in poor condition

offside front inner wheel rim distorted

Pass 25 Sep 2013 82,880 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 82,874 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge + perished

oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2012 81,063 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 81,057 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 77,861 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 77,860 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Fail 25 Mar 2011 75,235 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 75,235 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 64,395 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 53,711 miles

Front registration plate slightly discoloured

NOTE: Unable to check Nearside rear seatbelt as a child seat is fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear dummy fog light lens cracked

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust box, outer casing, heavily corroded

Rear registration plate slightly discoloured

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 7 Mar 2009 53,711 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate slightly discoloured

NOTE: Unable to check Nearside rear seatbelt as a child seat is fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear dummy fog light lens cracked

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust box, outer casing, heavily corroded

Rear registration plate slightly discoloured

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 29 Mar 2008 41,670 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine management light illuminated

Front registration plate slightly discoloured

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear 'dummy' fog light lens cracked

Nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

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

Offside rear tyre sidewall perished

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

Rear wiper blade split

Spare tyre under inflated

Pass 29 Mar 2008 41,670 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Front registration plate slightly discoloured

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

Nearside rear 'dummy' fog light lens cracked

Nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

Offside rear tyre sidewall perished

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

Rear wiper blade split

Spare tyre under inflated

Pass 2 Apr 2007 30,571 miles

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

nearside reflector damaged

Pass 21 Mar 2006 29,321 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 29,321 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 29,321 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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 MLX is a 2002 Opel Corsa in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 FD52 MLX, 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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FD52 MLX is a 2002 Opel Corsa, first registered on 4 December 2002.

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