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YS02 UBY

2002 Optare Alero

Green Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

194,457 mi
Last recorded194,457 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Optare Alero116,315 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS02 UBY
MakeOptare
ModelAlero
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc
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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 194,457 miles

Exhaust corroded.

Offside body trim loose

Offside mirror glass damaged

Oil leak.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 194,457 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Entrance/exit door deteriorated and function impaired Not working (6.2.C.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust corroded.

Offside body trim loose

Offside mirror glass damaged

Oil leak.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 193,994 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside mirror glass damaged.

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 193,877 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside mirror glass damaged.

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Apr 2014 192,924 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside mirror damaged.

Oil leak

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 192,924 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside mirror damaged.

Oil leak

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 7 May 2013 191,555 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside mirror damaged.

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear suspension level valve, rubber joints splitting.

Slight bind offside front brake.

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 7 May 2013 191,555 miles

Offside mirror damaged.

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear suspension level valve, rubber joints splitting.

Slight bind offside front brake.

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 29 May 2012 190,630 miles

Nearside lower ball joint gaiter weak.

Offside mirror glass damaged.

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear suspension leveling arm rubber splitting.

Fail 29 May 2012 190,630 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside lower ball joint gaiter weak.

Offside mirror glass damaged.

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear suspension leveling arm rubber splitting.

Fail 7 Jun 2011 187,020 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 187,020 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 185,025 miles

Nearside front wishbone ball joint gaiter split.

Oil leak

Pipes and wires loose behind front bumper.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Jun 2010 185,025 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside front wishbone ball joint gaiter split.

Oil leak

Pipes and wires loose behind front bumper.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

How Reliable is the Optare Alero?

Based on 1,218 MOT tests across 139 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
6,491
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
139
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 83
Transmission brake efficiency below requirements 28
Headlamp aim too low 25
position lamp(s) not working 21
parking brake recording little or no effort 20
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YS02 UBY is a 2002 Optare Alero in Green with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2002 Optare Alero models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 116,315 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 Optare Alero fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 83 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YS02 UBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Optare Alero typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Optare Alero is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YS02 UBY is a 2002 Optare Alero, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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