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RO52 JVN

2002 Opel Corsa

Grey Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

67,399 mi
Last recorded67,399 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Opel Corsa61,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO52 JVN
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 67,399 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre has cracks to side wall,due to old age

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 24 Mar 2017 67,399 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre has cracks to side wall,due to old age

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 5 Dec 2015 64,538 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leaking oil pressure swictch

Fail 5 Dec 2015 64,536 miles

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

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leaking oil pressure swictch

Pass 11 Dec 2014 62,438 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 5 Dec 2014 62,390 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2013 59,170 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 54,897 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 54,897 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 49,614 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 49,614 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 44,753 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 39,262 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 39,262 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 34,555 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 34,555 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 15 Oct 2007 30,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 30,989 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 24,657 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 18,545 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 18,545 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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RO52 JVN is a 2002 Opel Corsa in Grey with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 RO52 JVN, 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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RO52 JVN is a 2002 Opel Corsa, first registered on 1 October 2002.

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