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HJ02 KBF

2002 Opel Corsa

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

131,135 mi
Last recorded131,135 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Opel Corsa61,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ02 KBF
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 131,135 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

advise car leaning to o/s on the front, possible weak shock absorber

advise different size tyres fitted on front and rear

Fail 9 Sep 2019 131,133 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

drivers door catch loose / faulty

Pass 1 Oct 2018 115,964 miles

Front seat belts slow to retract

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

all coil springs rusty

Fail 29 Sep 2018 115,961 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front seat belts slow to retract

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

all coil springs rusty

check tyre pressures

Pass 28 Sep 2017 102,001 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 102,001 miles

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 87,570 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 80,497 miles

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

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated.

Fail 1 Oct 2015 80,497 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated.

Pass 9 Sep 2014 71,010 miles

N/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear exhaust slightly deterated

Fail 8 Sep 2014 70,977 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)

Nearside Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

N/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear exhaust slightly deterated

Pass 5 Aug 2013 62,903 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2013 62,639 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 53,125 miles

Exhaust deterated

O/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Mar 2012 53,125 miles

Exhaust deterated

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 45,225 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 45,225 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 38,928 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/s n/s rear tyres slightly perished

Rear exhaust box slightlydeterated

Rear wiper arm defective

Pass 7 Aug 2008 31,586 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 24,763 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 19,627 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 14,107 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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HJ02 KBF is a 2002 Opel Corsa in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HJ02 KBF, 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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HJ02 KBF is a 2002 Opel Corsa, first registered on 9 August 2002.

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