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YG52 NMY

2002 Opel Corsa

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Opel Corsa61,280 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG52 NMY
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2013
Fail 17 Oct 2013

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 97,398 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front shock absorbers slight misting of oil

both front wishbone bushes signs of wear

coolnat level very low - below min

front brake discs are corroded and worn

o/s/r tyre uneven wear on tread

offside front outer c.v joint has slight wear/ noise

offside front wing mirror outer cover has some damage - reapir has been carried out

rear number plate is cracked

windscreen has various chips in swept area , all within limits

Fail 15 Oct 2012 97,398 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front shock absorbers slight misting of oil

both front wishbone bushes signs of wear

front brake discs corroded

front exhaust flexi pipe damaged

o/s/r tyre uneven wear on tread

water level in header tank low

Pass 10 Oct 2011 76,556 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake disks are worn

mileage on dash is dim

nearside rear road wheel has slight bend

rear wiper split

Fail 6 Oct 2011 76,556 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake disks are worn

mileage on dash is dim

nearside rear road wheel has slight bend

offside rear tyre is slightly out of shape

rear wiper split

Pass 11 Oct 2010 64,073 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

headlamps have slightly different lens patterns

nearside front tyre also worn badly on inner edge

nearside rear tyre has cracking within the tread pattern (moniter)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front wing mirror is slightly loose

Fail 11 Oct 2010 64,073 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

headlamps have slightly different lens patterns

nearside front tyre also worn badly on inner edge

nearside rear tyre has cracking within the tread pattern (moniter)

offside front wing mirror is slightly loose

Pass 11 Sep 2009 48,028 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 48,028 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 41,310 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 41,310 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 34,359 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 27,429 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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YG52 NMY is a 2002 Opel Corsa in Blue with a 1,389cc 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 YG52 NMY, 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 YG52 NMY registered?

YG52 NMY is a 2002 Opel Corsa, first registered on 24 December 2002.

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