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RY02 SXT

2002 Opel Corsa

Grey Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

126,935 mi
Last recorded126,935 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Opel Corsa61,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY02 SXT
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 126,935 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 124,888 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 122,680 miles

advise brake check

Fail 21 Jun 2016 122,678 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise brake check

Pass 29 Jun 2015 120,918 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 120,916 miles

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

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

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

Advise full brake check

Advise near side front wing mirror cracked

Advise steering wheel has slight play,have this checked.

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

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

Pass 30 May 2014 116,543 miles

n/s/r metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 30 May 2014 116,543 miles

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

n/s/r metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2013 109,558 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 107,583 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 107,581 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 104,390 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

n/s/r tyre need changing soon

Fail 2 Jun 2010 91,348 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 91,348 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 80,534 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 67,234 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 67,178 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 55,543 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 55,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2006 45,148 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nail in tyre

o/s/f drop link ball joint boot split.

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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RY02 SXT is a 2002 Opel Corsa in Grey with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RY02 SXT, 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 RY02 SXT registered?

RY02 SXT is a 2002 Opel Corsa, first registered on 1 June 2002.

Is RY02 SXT safe to buy?

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