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SA52 LVC

2002 Opel Corsa

Silver Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

91,596 mi
Last recorded91,596 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Opel Corsa61,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA52 LVC
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2020 91,596 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected inner steering arm (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2019 86,249 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 85,900 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 85,900 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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 22 Nov 2017 83,254 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 83,254 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 81,403 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 81,403 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 77,241 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 75,139 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 72,845 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 72,840 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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 Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2012 70,958 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 70,955 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 17 Nov 2011 69,104 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 69,104 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 65,907 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 65,907 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 60,411 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 7 Dec 2009 60,411 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 50,808 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 50,808 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 43,191 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 33,339 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 33,339 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2005 25,078 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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SA52 LVC is a 2002 Opel Corsa in Silver with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 SA52 LVC, 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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SA52 LVC is a 2002 Opel Corsa, first registered on 1 December 2002.

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