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RL51 KSE

2002 Opel Corsa

Grey Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Opel Corsa61,280 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL51 KSE
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2014
Fail 11 Apr 2014 56,509 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

coolant resevior low

Pass 5 Mar 2013 42,852 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 42,852 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 29,158 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 29,151 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 25,924 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 25,924 miles

Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 19,648 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 19,648 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 16,958 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 16,958 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 13,835 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 11,113 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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RL51 KSE is a 2002 Opel Corsa in Grey with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RL51 KSE, 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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RL51 KSE is a 2002 Opel Corsa, first registered on 15 January 2002.

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