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PJ52 BYV

2002 Opel Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2019
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

134,091 mi
Last recorded134,091 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Opel Corsa61,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ52 BYV
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 134,091 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both worn ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 134,091 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both worn ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 132,686 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

both front steering arms slight play

engine management light on

Fail 13 Nov 2017 132,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

both front steering arms slight play

engine management light on

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Nov 2016 130,155 miles

e/m/l on

n/s/f tyre worn on edges 3mm tread

o/s/f tyre worn on edges 3mm tread

rear number plate damaged

Fail 15 Nov 2016 130,155 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

e/m/l on

n/s/f tyre worn on edges 3mm tread

o/s/f tyre worn on edges 3mm tread

rear number plate damaged

Pass 6 Nov 2015 127,356 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light is on

exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

n/s/f tyre slightly damaged - outer sidewall

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge - step tread

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge - step tread

Fail 6 Nov 2015 127,356 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light is on

exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

n/s/f tyre slightly damaged - outer sidewall

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge - step tread

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge - step tread

Pass 30 Oct 2014 125,008 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine management light is on

front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

n/s/f & o/s/f tyre step tread

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres outer sidewalls slightly damaged

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2014 125,008 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine management light is on

front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

n/s/f & o/s/f tyre step tread

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres outer sidewalls slightly damaged

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2013 120,114 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Oct 2013 120,114 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 115,530 miles

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

engine light on

Fail 17 Nov 2012 115,530 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside 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)

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

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

engine light on

Pass 28 Oct 2011 111,160 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 111,160 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 105,656 miles

has damage to the screen outside swept area

Fail 28 Oct 2010 105,686 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 103,129 miles

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 97,296 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 97,294 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 86,298 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2007 86,298 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 73,593 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 73,593 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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PJ52 BYV is a 2002 Opel Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 PJ52 BYV, 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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PJ52 BYV is a 2002 Opel Corsa, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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