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RO02 FSV

2002 Opel Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

65,964 mi
Last recorded65,964 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Opel Corsa61,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO02 FSV
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2019 65,964 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 65,954 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2017 60,317 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 54,670 miles

engine management light on

nearside front steering inner joint has slight play

oil beneath engine area

small chip offside lower part of front windscreen

Fail 20 Oct 2016 54,670 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light on

nearside front steering inner joint has slight play

oil beneath engine area

small chip offside lower part of front windscreen

Pass 22 Oct 2015 52,665 miles

BOTH FRONT WIPERS SLIGHTLY WORN

Nearside Front TYRE WORN TO 2MM

Nearside SLIGHT PLAY IN INNER TRACK ROD END

Offside Rear TYRE CRACKED ALL OVER

SLIGHT WEEP OF OIL AROUND SUMP

SMALL CHIP IN ZONE A

Fail 22 Oct 2015 52,665 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

BOTH FRONT WIPERS SLIGHTLY WORN

Nearside Front TYRE WORN TO 2MM

Nearside SLIGHT PLAY IN INNER TRACK ROD END

Offside Rear TYRE CRACKED ALL OVER

SLIGHT WEEP OF OIL AROUND SUMP

SMALL CHIP IN ZONE A

Pass 21 Nov 2014 51,133 miles

EML on

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

play in nearside inner steering rack joint

wipers worn

Fail 21 Nov 2014 51,133 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

EML on

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

play in nearside inner steering rack joint

wipers worn

Pass 25 Nov 2013 48,753 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 44,890 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 44,890 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2011 42,024 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 37,732 miles

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

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

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

nearside inner cv gaitor split

Pass 14 Sep 2010 37,732 miles

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

nearside inner cv gaitor split

Pass 12 Sep 2009 35,096 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 30,756 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 27,586 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Jul 2006 21,584 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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RO02 FSV is a 2002 Opel Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RO02 FSV, 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 RO02 FSV registered?

RO02 FSV is a 2002 Opel Corsa, first registered on 8 March 2002.

Is RO02 FSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO02 FSV shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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