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OE02 XEB

2002 Opel Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

132,449 mi
Last recorded132,449 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Opel Corsa61,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE02 XEB
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2015 132,449 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 112,770 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2014 112,669 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 95,745 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 95,743 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 89,236 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 82,544 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 82,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 76,685 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 70,195 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 57,282 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/R wheel bearing starting to go noisey

O/S/R indicator starting to show white light

O/S/R wheel bearing starting to go noisey

Fail 13 Jun 2008 57,074 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both rear tyres starting to crack

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/R wheel bearing starting to go noisey

O/S/R indicator starting to show white light

O/S/R wheel bearing starting to go noisey

Pass 12 Jul 2007 49,786 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 49,786 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2006 37,505 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 37,505 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 21,668 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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OE02 XEB is a 2002 Opel Corsa in Blue 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 OE02 XEB, 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 OE02 XEB registered?

OE02 XEB is a 2002 Opel Corsa, first registered on 8 August 2002.

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