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RD51 ASO

2002 Opel Corsa

Grey Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

139,319 mi
Last recorded139,319 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Opel Corsa61,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD51 ASO
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2016 139,319 miles

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

offside rear tyre sidewall perished

oil leak

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 25 Feb 2015 123,784 miles

Oil leak

headlight faded

offsid emirror casing damaged

rear tyres perishing

Fail 24 Feb 2015 123,784 miles

Centre Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

headlight faded

offsid emirror casing damaged

rear tyres perishing

Pass 19 Feb 2014 106,766 miles

headlights faded

slightmovement in nearside front top mount

Pass 22 Feb 2013 90,271 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

both head lights slightly faded

Fail 15 Feb 2013 90,268 miles

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

both head lights slightly faded

Pass 13 Feb 2012 77,806 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre has a slight split

Fail 19 Jan 2011 67,393 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s inner c/v gattor split

rear number plate cracked

Pass 19 Jan 2011 67,393 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s inner c/v gattor split

rear number plate cracked

Pass 11 Feb 2010 61,705 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 54,927 miles

slight play in nearside steering rack ball joint

Fail 20 Jan 2009 54,648 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 44,582 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 44,582 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 36,274 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 28,668 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 28,668 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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RD51 ASO is a 2002 Opel Corsa in Grey 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 RD51 ASO, 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 RD51 ASO registered?

RD51 ASO is a 2002 Opel Corsa, first registered on 11 February 2002.

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