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LR52 EBV

2002 Opel Corsa

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

89,230 mi
Last recorded89,230 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Opel Corsa61,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR52 EBV
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2014 89,230 miles

bonnet catch seized

both rear tyres cracking and starting to get low in tread on the inside edge

n/s/f drop link has slight play

oil leak

signs of a possible fuel leak on the top half of the fuel tank

spare tyre low in pressure

Fail 5 Sep 2014 89,230 miles

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

bonnet catch seized

both rear tyres cracking and starting to get low in tread on the inside edge

n/s/f drop link has slight play

oil leak

signs of a possible fuel leak on the top half of the fuel tank

spare tyre low in pressure

Pass 21 Sep 2013 83,510 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 83,510 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

osf tyre nail

Pass 21 Sep 2012 77,475 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 77,475 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

REAR EXHAUST BOX DETERIORATED

Pass 28 Sep 2011 72,557 miles

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

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

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

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

rear wiper

Pass 27 Sep 2010 67,729 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 67,729 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 61,785 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 52,933 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 52,933 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres perrishing

Pass 29 Mar 2007 42,515 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 42,515 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2005 29,102 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 29,102 miles

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

Offside Front 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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LR52 EBV is a 2002 Opel Corsa in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 LR52 EBV, 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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LR52 EBV is a 2002 Opel Corsa, first registered on 7 October 2002.

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