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HF53 SRO

2002 Opel Corsa

Yellow Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

113,210 mi
Last recorded113,210 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Opel Corsa61,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 SRO
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2017 113,210 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 112,719 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 110,494 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear both tyres wearing uneven

oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2014 101,174 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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)

Oil leak

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

Fail 21 Jul 2014 97,136 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 87,429 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 12 Jul 2013 87,429 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 80,935 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Jul 2011 76,090 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 74,518 miles

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

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

play in n/s steering rack or track rod

Pass 22 Dec 2009 63,630 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 54,513 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 54,513 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 24 Dec 2007 42,101 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2007 42,101 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper 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 has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 32,564 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 22,571 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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HF53 SRO is a 2002 Opel Corsa in Yellow with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HF53 SRO, 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 HF53 SRO registered?

HF53 SRO is a 2002 Opel Corsa, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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